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½ Sovereign - Victoria 3rd 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 | 1893-1901 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
St George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1893
B.P.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
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 horse's right rear hoof, see (M = Melbourne mint, P = Perth mint, S = Sydney mint).
Interesting fact
The ½ Sovereign - Victoria (3rd portrait) 1893-1901 coin from the United Kingdom was minted during a period of significant change in the country's monetary system. In 1893, the UK adopted the Gold Standard, which fixed the value of the pound sterling to the value of gold. This move was made to stabilize the currency and to promote international trade. The ½ Sovereign coin, made of gold (.9167) and weighing 3.99 g, was a key component of this new monetary system, as it was used as a means of exchange and store of value. The coin's design, featuring Queen Victoria's third portrait, was created by the artist Thomas Brock and was used on several other coins during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 773 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 3795000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 2869000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 2947000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 3568000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 | 2869000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 3362000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 4307000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 | 2037999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sovereign - Victoria (3rd portrait) 1893-1901 coin.
