History
The half sovereign is exactly half a sovereign: 3.994 g of 22-karat gold containing 3.661 g fine. Often mounted in pendants and bracelets, loose examples are usually bought on melt value, while early Victorian dates can carry a premium.
Half Sovereign Melt Value
The Half Sovereign contains 3.661 g of fine gold. Enter how many coins you have to see the live melt value and a realistic dealer buy price.
Dealer payout90% of melt
Melt value
€432.85
Buy offer at 90%
€389.56
Fine gold content: 3.661 g · Prices updated 18:54 UTC · Prices by MetalflowAPI
Indicative values only. Dealers’ offers vary.
Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Years struck | 1817–present |
| Gross weight | 3.994 g |
| Fineness | 0.9167 |
| Fine gold content | 3.661 g |
| Sizes available | Single size |
Half Sovereign FAQ
How much gold is in a Half Sovereign?
A Half Sovereign weighs 3.994 g gross at 0.9167 fineness, so it contains 3.661 g of pure gold.
How is the melt value of a Half Sovereign calculated?
Multiply the fine gold content of 3.661 g by the current spot price per gram in your currency. The calculator above does this with live prices and multiplies by your quantity.
Will a dealer pay melt value for a Half Sovereign?
Bullion coins usually trade a few percent above melt when buying and slightly below melt when selling back. Expect 90–98% of melt from a specialist dealer and less from a general pawnbroker.
Is a worn Half Sovereign worth less?
Wear removes a little metal but the loss is usually under one percent, so heavily circulated coins are still bought near melt. Damaged or mounted coins may be discounted for extra refining work.
Should I sell a Half Sovereign as scrap?
Only if it has no collector premium. Rare dates, proof issues and original packaging can add well above melt value, so check the date and mintmark before melting.
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