The gold half-sovereign coin is a historical British gold coin that holds a denomination of half a full sovereign. The half-sovereign has a weight of 3.99 grams and a diameter of 19.3 mm. It is made of 22-carat gold, which means that it is 91.67% pure gold. This gold coin was originally minted in England during the Tudor period, throughout the 16th century. The half sovereign was introduced in 1544, but the modern version of the coin we’ve come to know and cultivate today was first minted in 1817, and has been in continuous production ever since. Except for a brief hiatus during World War I and World War II.


The modern Gold Half-Sovereign coin, which is produced by the Royal Mint, an official partner of Hatton Garden Metals boasts an obverse featuring the portrait of the current reigning British monarch, while the reverse side displays the renowned image of Saint George slaying the dragon. The design of the coin has remained largely unchanged over the years, though some modified designs and special commemorative editions have been produced. The current monarch King Charles III is shown on the latest half sovereign, available from Hatton Garden Metals.


Hatton Garden Metals stocks a huge range of Half sovereign coins , you can select from the Best Value Half Sovereign, picked from the extensive range of coins we have available at the lowest premium, or you can choose the exact date of the coin you would like by browsing through our available our dated coins. We are additionally able to offer a range of boxed sets and certified coins available at Hatton Garden Metals.