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Is a P on a coin rare?
It would depend on what type of coin it is and what country it is from. It is very possibly a mintmark if it tucked away and not highly visible. A "P" on predecimal British Sovereigns and Half-Sovereigns would indicate that it was minted at the Perth Mint.
What is the difference in size between Isle of Man Sovereigns and Half-Sovereigns?
Isle of Man Sovereigns and Half-Sovereigns are very similar, but not exactly identical to British Sovereigns and Half-Sovereigns. The Isle of Man Sovereign is 22.5mm in diameter and the Half-Sovereign is 19.5mm in diameter.
Where would you find die number on Sovereign minted in Perth?
Die numbers were only on Sovereigns and Half-Sovereigns minted by the Royal Mint. Sovereigns and Half-Sovereigns minted at mints other than the Royal Mint, will have a small mintmark on the reverse of the coin near the date.
Where does the mintmark M appear on a Half-Sovereign minted in Melbourne?
British Quintuple Sovereigns, Double Sovereigns, Sovereigns and Half-Sovereigns were minted variously at the Royal Mint London (no mintmark), the Melbourne Mint (M), the Ottawa Mint (C), the Perth Mint (P), the Pretoria Mint (SA) and the Sydney Mint (S). On coins with the Crowned Shield reverse, the mintmark, if there is one, appears below the wreath on the reverse. On coins with the St George and the Dragon reverse, depending on the year, the mintmark can appear below the bust of Queen Victoria or, below the ground and to the right of the year on the reverse. All of these coins are British coins irrespective of where they were minted. The coins were usually minted where the gold was mined from to save the expense of transport and the potential hazards of transport by sea.
What is the value of a 1942 British Half-Sovereign?
There were no British Half-Sovereigns minted from 1938 to 1979 inclusive.
Where do you find the mintmark on an Edward VII Sovereign?
British Edward VII (1902-1910) Sovereigns and Half-Sovereigns were minted at the Royal Mint London, Ottawa, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney Mints. The coins minted in London have no mintmark. The Sovereign and Half-Sovereign coins minted elsewhere have a mintmark "on the ground" below the horse and above the date. The coins minted in Ottawa have a mintmark "C". The coins minted in Melbourne have a mintmark "M". The coins minted in Perth have a mintmark "P". The coins minted in Sydney have a mintmark "S". The letters BP to the right of the date is the designers initials (Benedetto Pistrucci) who designed the St George and the Dragon scene.
What is the value of a 1927 British Half-Sovereign?
There was no British Half-Sovereigns minted from 1927 to 1936 inclusive.
How can you visibly see the difference between a full Sovereign coin and a Half-Sovereign coin?
The Sovereign and Half-Sovereign have been minted for hundreds of years, but since 1817, the Sovereign and Half-Sovereign have been minted to standard specifications and are almost identical in appearance, except for size. The Sovereign has a diameter of 22.05 mm. The Half-Sovereign has a diameter of 19.30 mm. The Sovereign at 7.9881 grams is about twice as heavy as a Half-Sovereign at 3.99 grams.
What does an 1895 British Sovereign look like?
Pictures of a specific coin are difficult to come by. Frequently you should be able to find one on eBay, but the picture is withdrawn after the coin is sold. All British Sovereigns from 1893 to 1901 inclusive are pretty much identical except for the year. Sovereigns are near identical to Half-Sovereigns from the same period, Half-Sovereigns being a few millimetres smaller in diameter. See the link below for an 1894 British Half-Sovereign.
How many 1853 British Half-Sovereigns were minted?
Mintage figures were not very reliable until the 20th century, since coins were often minted by weight rather than a specific quantity or value. There were about 2.7 million British 1853 Half-Sovereigns minted.
What would 614 gold Sovereigns and 116 Half-Sovereigns found in 1962 be worth today?
The fact that they were found in 1962 does help identify them. Presumably they are British, what year is inscribed on the coins?
Are there any pictures of King George V 1912 gold coins?
The only British gold coins minted in 1912 were the 22 carat gold Sovereign and Half-Sovereign coins. The coins are near identical except for size. The Sovereign is 22.05mm in diameter. The Half-Sovereign is 19.3mm in diameter. They both have what is known as the "large head" bust of King George V on the obverse, and the St George and the dragon design on the reverse. Sovereigns were minted at the Royal Mint London and have no mintmark, and the Melbourne, Perth and Sydney mints and will an M, P or S mintmark to the right of the year on the reverse. Half-Sovereigns were minted at the Royal Mint London and have no mintmark, and the Sydney mint and will an S mintmark to the right of the year on the reverse. See the link below for images of 1911 to 1928 King George V Sovereign coins.
