What is the value of an 1875 British Half-Sovereign?

Answer 1

There are two variants of this coin with small differences that you would need the two coins side by side to appreciate.

A British 1876 gold Half-Sovereign (QV)(Crowned Shield)(Third bust - young head), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £425 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from up to £250 GBP.

A British 1876 gold Half-Sovereign (QV)(Crowned Shield)(Fourth bust - young head - narrow hair ribbon), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £425 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything up to £225 GBP.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 2

A British 1873 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £475 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £275 GBP.

A British 1873 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £4,750 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £75 to £850 GBP.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 3

A British 1874 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(minted in London)(die number below shield), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £475 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £275 GBP.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 4

A British 1870 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £500 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £225 GBP.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 5

A British 1875 Half-Sovereign, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £350 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £45 to £225 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.