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½ Sovereign - Victoria
| Gold (.917) | 4.002 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | British colonies (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1893-1900 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 4.002 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#24200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
St. George on horseback holding short sword in right hand, wearing a flowing cape, helmet and boots; the horse rearing to right over fallen dragon which has a broken lance in its chest; the date, 1893 in the exergue. The mint mark M is in the ground above the middle of the date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M
1893
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sovereign - Victoria 1893-1900 from British colonies (Australia) is that it was minted during a time when the gold standard was still in place, and the coin's value was pegged to the value of gold. The coin's gold content of .917 (22-karat) was a common standard for gold coins at the time, and it was used to ensure that the coin had a consistent value relative to other gold coins in circulation. This fact highlights the historical context in which the coin was minted and the importance of gold as a store of value during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 S | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 M | 218000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 S | 230000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 M | 90000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 M | 113000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 P | 119000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 S | 260000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sovereign - Victoria 1893-1900 coin.
