½ Sovereign - Victoria (Pattern) 1869 front ½ Sovereign - Victoria (Pattern) 1869 back
½ Sovereign - Victoria (Pattern) 1869 photo
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½ Sovereign - Victoria Pattern

1869 year
Palladium (Palladium-Hydrogenium) 2.3 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Pattern
Year
1869
Value
½ Sovereign
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Palladium (Palladium-Hydrogenium)
Weight
2.3 g
Diameter
19.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#315049
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering:
PALLADIUM-HYDROGENIUM
GRAHAM
1869

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Sovereign - Victoria (Pattern) 1869 from United Kingdom is that it was minted using a unique alloy of Palladium-Hydrogenium, which gives it a distinctive color and durability.