½ Sovereign - Edward VII

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1902-1910
Value ½ Sovereign
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Gold (.9167)
Weight 3.99 g
Diameter 19.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
5502
References KM# 804,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 3974
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: EDWARDVS VII D:G:BRITT:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP:

Unabridged legend: Edwardus VII Dei Gratia Britanniarum Omnium Rex Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator

Translation: Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: George William de Saulles

Reverse

St. George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.

Note: varieties exist (see below)

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1909 B.P.

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Reeded

Comments

The standard weight of a half sovereign was 80/623 troy ounce (61.6 grains). The pure gold content was 56 312/623 grains (3.6612 g).

Reverse die varieties:

Sp#3974A (1902-04) no B.P. in exergue;
Sp#3974B (1904-10) with B.P. in exergue.

Note: for issues with mintmark below horse's right rear hoof, see Australia (M = Melbourne mint, P = Perth mint, S = Sydney mint).

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1902  Photo 4 244 457 $ 180 $ 290 15% Sp#3974A
1902  Photo 15 123 $ 520 6% Sp#3974A; Matte Proof
1903  Photo 2 522 057 $ 270 $ 290 7% Sp#3974A
1904  1 717 440 5% Sp#3974A
1904  0.9% Sp#3974B (mintage incl. Sp#3974A)
1905  Photo 3 023 993 $ 240 $ 250 $ 280 $ 340 15% Sp#3974B
1906  Photo 4 245 437 $ 220 $ 220 $ 250 $ 310 18% Sp#3974B
1907  Photo 4 233 421 $ 210 $ 240 $ 280 $ 340 18% Sp#3974B
1908  Photo 3 996 992 $ 220 $ 220 $ 260 $ 300 18% Sp#3974B
1909  Photo 4 010 715 $ 240 $ 240 $ 260 $ 300 20% Sp#3974B
1910  Photo 5 023 881 $ 170 $ 230 $ 250 $ 300 26% Sp#3974B

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2023 April 9 Spotlight: Commonwealth Sovereigns World Coins Showcase Auction 61315
Lot 22153
Internet Archive
9 Apr 2023 1902 – Sp#3974A UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Sovereign - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Sovereign - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232123
Lot 62510
Internet Archive
9 Jun 2021 1902 – Sp#3974A UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 552.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Sovereign - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Sovereign - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
2020 October 11 The Caranett Collection Part III - Gold Coins of Western Europe & Britain - Including Nine #1 PCGS Registry Sets World Coins Special Monthly Online Auction 61173
Lot 98317
Internet Archive
11 Oct 2020 1902 – Sp#3974A UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Sovereign - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Sovereign - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
2020 July 12 The Caranett Collection of Sovereigns, Part II World Coins Special Monthly Online Auction 61159
Lot 99222
Internet Archive
12 Jul 2020 1902 – Sp#3974A UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 324.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Sovereign - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Sovereign - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
2020 May 17 The Caranett Collection of Sovereigns - #1 PCGS Registry Sets World Coins Special Monthly Online Auction 61156
Lot 99234
Internet Archive
17 May 2020 1902 – Sp#3974A UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 300.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Sovereign - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Sovereign - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
2020 May 17 The Caranett Collection of Sovereigns - #1 PCGS Registry Sets World Coins Special Monthly Online Auction 61156
Lot 99235
Internet Archive
17 May 2020 1902 – Sp#3974A UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 300.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Sovereign - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Sovereign - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Sovereign - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Sovereign - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 18 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61362
Lot 21253
Internet Archive
18 Feb 2024 1902 – Sp#3974A; Matte Proof UNC
(NGC PR62)
USD 516.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232315
Lot 62420
Internet Archive
6 Apr 2023 1902 – Sp#3974A; Matte Proof UNC
(PCGS PR61)
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232307
Lot 63407
Internet Archive
9 Feb 2023 1902 – Sp#3974A; Matte Proof UNC
(NGC PR63)
USD 840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Sovereign - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Sovereign - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232150
Lot 63469
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2021 1902 – Sp#3974A; Matte Proof UNC
(NGC PR61)
USD 576.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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