United Kingdom · 1817–present
Gold half sovereign
The half-size version of the British gold sovereign, also in 22-karat gold, with exactly half the gold.
Melt value
— each
0.1177 troy oz gold × — spot
Total —
Metal content
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Years | 1817–present |
| Face value | 10 shillings |
| Metal | gold |
| Purity | .9167 (22 karat) (91.7% gold) |
| Total weight | 3.994 g (0.1284 troy oz) |
| Pure gold | 0.1177 troy oz (3.661 g) |
Worth more than melt?
- Most dates sell close to gold value plus a premium; some early dates and branch-mint coins are scarce.
Typical selling price
Not listed yet. We only show a selling price when we have reliable, recent sales to base it on, and then always as a range with the date it was checked. Melt value is a floor for the metal itself: dealers usually pay somewhat less than melt for common coins, while collectors may pay more for scarce dates and coins in great condition.
Sources
Melt value is an estimate based on the current spot price and the coin's official metal content. Worn coins can weigh slightly less. This is not financial advice.