Half Sovereign value. How much is a half Sovereign worth today?

Half Sovereign: Specification

As suggested by its title, much of the uniqueness of the Half Sovereign lies in its specifications. Naturally, the precious metal content is half that of the Full Sovereign. Therefore, 3.66 grams of pure gold can be found in each 3.99 gram Half Sovereign coin.

The diameter is also slightly smaller at 19.30 millimetres. If you don't have scales to hand, this is a useful way to identify if your coin is a Full or Half Sovereign. If your coin has a slightly smaller diameter than a 1p piece, it is at least a Half Sovereign. Conversely, you are holding a Full or greater Sovereign should it hold a larger diameter than a 1p.

Much like the rest of the range, 22ct gold is used to strike post-1817 Half Sovereigns. This makes the coin 91.67% pure and accompanied by 8.33% alloyed metals such as copper (which can produce a rose or reddish finish on the coin).

Gold Traders are happy to verify your Half Sovereign to ensure a fair price is offered. To do this, you can either use our postal service- through the online claim form - or visit us in person at our Wiltshire office just outside Swindon.

Common Designs Of The Half Sovereign

With little exception, such as 2025's Royal Arms edition, the reverse will hold a depiction of St George slaying the Dragon. This is a collector-favourite design by Benedetto Pistrucci and is widely considered one of the finest works found on UK coinage, synonymous with the UK Sovereign.

The other side, known as the obverse, will depict the ruling monarch from your coin's year. For Half Sovereigns, this means the obverse will bear an effigy of monarchs from George III to Charles III, with some years and individuals being rarer and more valuable.

Which Half-Sovereigns Are Worth The Most?

An exciting part about Sovereigns is that, while they should not be worth less than their intrinsic value, some are worth far more than their valuation on the investment market. This is true not least in Half Sovereigns, many of which demand high prices in the collector's space.

One of the more obvious ways to discover if your Half Sovereign is possibly rare is to look at the monarch. For instance, examples from the earlier years of Queen Victoria's reign, known as 'Young Head' Half Sovereigns, may be valuable. Likewise, Edward VII and George V iterations can fetch higher prices. Remember - condition is important and even common Half Sovereigns can hold increased value should they be of great standard.

While primarily a bullion coin, some Half Sovereigns are released with collectors in mind. These examples, often supplied in presentation boxes, often hold a heavily limited mintage number and a highly collectable proof quality.

It is important to be equipped with all the details of your Half Sovereign before searching for the best deal. That is why we launched a new site - Gold Sovereign Expert - inviting you to use a free tool to help determine the rarity of any Sovereign, Half or otherwise.

Sell Half Sovereigns With Gold Traders

Gold Traders, since we began in 2008, operate on live and upfront pricing - strictly with no hidden fees. Only offering the price that you will receive is part of the reason why Gold Traders is the first UK precious metals dealer to be vetted and approved by Trading Standards' 'Buy With Confidence scheme. We are also proud to display our independent reviews both on our website and on Trustpilot.

We operate on the understanding that selling your gold and finding a fair price can be a time-consuming and difficult process. For this reason, our live Half Sovereign buy prices, tracking the London Bullion Market, can be found at a glance.

To arrange your sale, get started with our online claim form. Don't worry if you aren't certain of the type or mintage of your coins, our in-house numismatists will inform you of the details required for an informed and fair deal to take place.

We also welcome meetings in person at our Wiltshire office located in Royal Wootton Bassett, only six miles from Swindon. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a visit with your Half Sovereign coins!