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- The earlier 1880 Sovereigns have the "Crowned Shield" design on the reverse.
- The later 1880 Sovereigns have the "St. George and the dragon" design on the reverse.
- The "Crowned Shield" Sovereigns were minted at the Melbourne (mintmark = M) and Sydney (mintmark = S) Mints only. The mintmarks are below Victorias image.
- The "St. George and the dragon" Sovereigns were minted at the Royal Mint (no mintmark), Melbourne (mintmark = M) and Sydney (mintmark = S) Mints. The mintmarks are in the exergue to the right of the date.
- The "St. George and the dragon" Sovereigns can have a horse with a long, medium or short tail.
- The "St. George and the dragon" Sovereigns can show the reverse designers initials (BP - Benedetto Pistrucci) as normal size, large, small or not at all.
- The "Crowned Shield" Sovereigns can show the obverse designers initials (WW - William Wyon) in relief or not.
- The "St. George and the dragon" Sovereigns can show the reverse designers initials (WW - William Wyon) as fully or partially or even buried on a small or broad truncation of Queen Victorias image.
Most of the "St. George and the dragon" Sovereigns will have various combinations of these variations.
Unfortunately, you will probably need several of these coins side by side, or at least very good pictures, and a magnifying glass to appreciate some of the slight differences.
What else can I help you with?
Are all 1913 British George V Half Sovereign coins 22ct Gold?
All British Sovereign and Half-Sovereign coins produced from 1817 to present are 22 carat gold.
What is the karat weight of a 1911 georgivs dg British coin?
If you refer to Sovereign coinage, all British Sovereign coinage is minted in 22 carat gold. The Sovereign weighs 7.988052 grams, and contains 7.322881 grams of gold. The Half-Sovereign weighs 3.99 grams, and contains 3.6575 grams of gold.
What is the value of a 1980 British 2 and a half sovereign gold coin?
There were never any British Two and a Half-Sovereign coins minted.
Does a British 'sovereign' coin always mean made of gold?
No, a British 'sovereign' coin does not always mean it is made of gold. Traditionally, the sovereign coin is a gold coin that was first minted in 1489, weighing approximately 7.98 grams of pure gold. However, there are modern versions of sovereigns that may be produced in other metals for collectors, but the classic sovereign is specifically a gold coin.
What type of coin is an 1896 gold Victoria Gra Britt?
It will be either a British Sovereign or Half-Sovereign.
Is a 1925 British Sovereign rare?
The British 1925 gold Sovereign (KG V) is not rare and in circulated condition will probably get only bullion value.
What is the value of an 1899 22K gold British Florin?
The only British 22 carat gold coins issued in 1899 were the Sovereign and the Half-Sovereign. The Florin was a silver coin from its introduction into the currency in 1848.
Are all 1895 half sovereigns 22Ct gold?
All British Sovereign and Half-Sovereign coins produced from 1817 to present are 22 carat gold.
Meaning of 'British Sovereign?
A "British Sovereign" is the reigning King or Queen of the United Kingdom or, it is a 22 carat gold coin with a face value of One Pound.
Is a gold Guinea coin the same as a gold Sovereign coin?
No. The British gold Guinea coin was a coin with a value of 21 Shillings and was 24mm in diameter. The Guinea was last issued in 1813 and was effectively replaced by the Sovereign. The British 22 carat gold Sovereign coin is a coin with a face value of One Pound (or 20 Shillings) and is 22.05mm in diameter. The modern Sovereign was first issued in 1817.
What is the physical size of a 1908 British Half-Sovereign?
The British 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign coin is ~1.02mm thick.
What is the weight of a 1900 British gold Sovereign?
Since its first issue in 1817 to present day, the 22 carat gold British Sovereign coin is 22.05 mm in diameter, 1.52 mm thick and weighs 7.9881 grams.
