United Kingdom · 1817–present
Gold sovereign
Britain's famous gold coin, struck since 1817 in 22-karat gold. Most show St George slaying the dragon. Besides London, sovereigns were struck at branch mints in Australia, India, South Africa and Canada.
Melt value
— each
0.2354 troy oz gold × — spot
Total —
Metal content
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Years | 1817–present |
| Face value | 1 pound |
| Metal | gold |
| Purity | .9167 (22 karat) (91.7% gold) |
| Total weight | 7.988 g (0.2568 troy oz) |
| Pure gold | 0.2354 troy oz (7.322 g) |
Sovereigns struck at the Ottawa Mint from 1908 to 1919 have a small C mint mark.
Worth more than melt?
- Most dates sell for a modest premium over gold value.
- Branch-mint coins carry a small mint mark: S (Sydney), M (Melbourne), P (Perth), SA (Pretoria), I (Bombay) or C (Ottawa). Ottawa sovereigns are popular, and the 1916-C is rare.
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.