1/2 Sovereign – Half Sovereign – (1896)

Image source: Heidelberger Münzhandlung 61-2013-388
Photographer: Lübke+Wiedemann, Leonberg

Additional information

Country	United Kingdom
Denomination	1/2 Sovereign – Half Sovereign
Year of Issue	1896
Material	Gold
Fineness	Au .9167
Size (mm)	19.30
Weight	3.99 g
Shape	Round
Edge	Reeded
Quality	BU
Mint	London
Designer	Brock, Thomas (Obv), Pistrucci, Benedetto (Rev)

VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP around the so called "old bust" of Queen Victoria. Below the shoulder the initials of the engraver.

Saint George on horseback and dressed in ancient armor, slaying the dragon. In the section below the date.

United Kingdom. 1/2 Sovereign - Half Sovereign 1896, London. CoCo GB-1896-0001.

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