A British 1904 gold Sovereign (Edward VII)(minted in London - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £200 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, bullion value.
A British 1904 gold Sovereign (Edward VII)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £185 GBP.
A British 1904 gold Sovereign (Edward VII)(minted in Perth - mintmark = P), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £200 GBP.
A British 1904 gold Sovereign (Edward VII)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £190 GBP.
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.
Your coin is either a British Sovereign or a Half-Sovereign. A British 1918 Sovereign (minted in Ottawa), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £175 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £120 GBP. A British 1918 Sovereign (minted in Bombay), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £110 GBP. A British 1918 Sovereign (minted in Melbourne), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £100 GBP. A British 1918 Sovereign (minted in Perth), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £100 GBP. A British 1918 Sovereign (minted in Sydney), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £100 GBP. A British 1918 Half-Sovereign (minted in Perth), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £825 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £125 to £500 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
The only British gold coins minted in 1904 and 1910 were the Sovereign and the Half-Sovereign.
All of these coins were minted in at least three different Mints, making them different from each other and, affecting the value.
Please ask your questions using the format - "What is the value of a 1904 British Half-Sovereign", for example.
That is a far too extensive a question to answer here, and also depends on what your definition of "value" is. The coins of greatest value are all locked up in museums and the collections of the very wealthy.
This is a great period for British Coins with many coins potentially of modest to high "value".
The gold coins are all 22 carat and the silver coins are all sterling silver.
Many coins from this period, such as the 1861 Penny, have up to 16 or more variations with very minor differences that are difficult to pick up on unless you know what to look for.
You will need to consult a coin catalogue and check your coins against the descriptions and conditions of the coins and look out for any rarities, errors or peculiarities. Proof and Mint Uncirculated coins will always have a relatively higher value.
One Sovereign GBP in 1914 had the purchasing power of about £63.89 GBP today.
NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
There were never any British Two and a Half-Sovereign coins minted.
The British 1925 gold Sovereign (KG V) is not rare and in circulated condition will probably get only bullion value.
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.
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.
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.
British Guineas were no longer minted after 1813. They were replaced by the Sovereign.
A British Half-Sovereign has a face value of 50 Pence. They are made from 22 carat gold and, since 1980 have been issued as a collector or investment coin issued as either or Proof or bullion coin, or both, their actual value, depending on the year, is more likely to be anything from £140 to £200 GBP. See the link below for a currency conversion.
All Sovereigns were worth 1 Sovereign (1 Pound or 20 Shillings) when new prior to Britain coming off the "gold standard". After the "gold standard" the Sovereign was worth whatever its weight in gold represented.
The British Sovereign coinage has been made from 22 carat gold since its reintroduction into the currency in 1817. The Sovereign has a face value of One Pound and was used as currency until the early 20th century when Britain came off the "gold standard", and the Sovereign was replaced with the One Pound note. These days, the Sovereign coinage produced by the Royal Mint is exclusively a collector coin with a price reflecting the value of the gold used to make it.
From the Second Coinage (1526-1544) of Henry VIII. A British 1544 Sovereign (22s 6d), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £6,500 to £16,500 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
In 1910, the British Sovereign had a face value of One Pound, and could buy One Pounds worth of goods and services. That was to change at the outbreak of World War 1 in 1914. One Sovereign in 1910 had the purchasing power of about £68.00 GBP today. NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
All British Sovereign and Half-Sovereign coins produced from 1817 to present are 22 carat gold.