1896 Queen Victoria Old Head Gold Half Sovereign Coin In Near Very Fine Condition.
This coin contains 0.117 ounces of fine Gold.
The Gold Half Sovereign Coin was struck in 22 carat and weighs approx. 3.99 grams.
This coin has surface marks.
The 1896 half sovereign is a coin struck in 22 carat gold by the Royal Mint. The obverse of the coin features an older crowned and veiled bust of Queen Victoria facing to the left, with legend around. This was the third and final portrait of Queen Victoria and is often referred to as the ‘old head’. The reverse depicts St George slaying the dragon, with the date in exergue.
The 1896 half sovereign coin minted in London had a mintage of 2,946,605.
The gold Half Sovereign has become one of the most popular investment coins on the market as it is completely exempt from capital gains tax and vat.
All of our bullion gold half Sovereign coins in this listing have been pre-owned and are in stock.
You are buying the Gold Half Sovereign coin in the pictures.