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½ Sovereign - Victoria 2nd portrait
| Gold (.9167) | 3.99 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1893 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms, legend around, divided date below.
Note: high and low shield varieties exist
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:
18 92
Translation: Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Comment
The standard weight of a half sovereign was 80/623 troy ounce (61.6 grains). The pure gold content was 56 312/623 grains (3.6612 g).Note: for issues with mintmark below the shield, see (M = Melbourne mint, S = Sydney mint).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sovereign - Victoria (2nd portrait) 1887-1893 coin is that it was minted during a period of significant change in the British Empire. During Queen Victoria's reign, the British Empire expanded to become the largest empire in history, with colonies and territories across the globe. The coin's mintage period saw the peak of British imperial power and influence, with the coin itself serving as a symbol of the empire's wealth and prestige.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | 797 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 | 2266000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 | 1079000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 | 13680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 | 4427000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sovereign - Victoria (2nd portrait) 1887-1893 coin.
