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1990 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Coin

1990 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Coin Boxed

Buy a 1990 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Coin

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Official Royal Mint gold proof Half Sovereign from 1990. In this year, only proof-finish Half Sovereigns were minted and this is one of just 4,231 examples known to have been issued in this individual presentation. We are offering these 22-carat gold coins in the original blue leather case of issue, inside a clear capsule with a numbered certificate of authenticity. The obverse shows Raphael Maklouf’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the third definitive coin effigy used on British money. The reverse features the instantly recognisable St George and the dragon design, attributed to Italian artist Benedetto Pistrucci, and has been used on these coins for centuries. Half Sovereigns were introduced in 1817, alongside the modern full Sovereign, in the wake of the Napoleonic Wars. They are still minted to a specification established at that time. Each Half Sovereign is composed of 3.99 grams of 9167 gold (that’s .1176 troy oz of pure gold). Our pre-owned 1994 Half Sovereigns are in excellent condition and available with insured global shipping.
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1990 gold proof Royal Mint Half Sovereign from a limited issue in the original presentation box.

1990 Half Sovereign Obverse Design

Raphael Maklouf's definitive coinage portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is shown on the obverse of 1990 proof Half Sovereigns with a legend around that reads 'ELIZABETH II DEI · GRA · REG · F · D'.

Reverse Of 1990 Proof Half Sovereign

1990 Half Sovereigns feature the classic St George and the dragon design created by Benedetto Pistrucci with the artist's initials to the right of the date. England's patron saint is shown on a rearing horse, armed with a sword.

Specifications For 1990s Half Sovereigns

This 1990-dated coin is struck in 3.99 grams of 22-carat gold. Actual gold content: 3.66 grams / .1176 troy ounces. Diameter: 19.30 millimetres. Finish: proof. Edge: milled.

Limited Edition UK Gold Proof Coin

We are offering 1990 proof Half Sovereigns in their original packaging from The Royal Mint, which consists of a blue leather case, a clear capsule, and a numbered certificate of authenticity. Just 4,231 of these gold coins were issued this year, and decades after their initial issue, they can be difficult to find.

Buying Pre-Owned Proof Half Sovereigns

The images on this page are stock photos that represent the type of pre-owned coin that you can expect to receive and the associated packaging. Our pre-owned gold proof 1990 Half Sovereigns are offered in like-new condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

4,231 proof Half Sovereigns were issued in an individual presentation in 1990. Further proof coins were minted for inclusion in premium 4-coin and 5-coin sets. No bullion Half Sovereigns were struck in the year 1990 by The Royal Mint.

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