The 1897 Gold Half-Sovereign, London - Victoria In 1897, for the first time, a British Monarch had a Diamond Jubilee: Queen Victoria had ruled for 60 years.
The Obverse shows the Old Head (also known as veiled or widow head). It was designed by Thomas Brock RA.
Edge is milled.
The Reverse shows Pistrucci's George and the Dragon.The 1897 half-sovereign was also minted in Sydney. The Sydney coins will have a small 'S' mint mark just above the date on the reverse.
Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 3,568,100 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1897. See Coins and Events of 1897
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 22ct Gold Half Sovereign 1897 Queen Victoria Veiled Head -Lovely £ 504.23 |
 | 1897-M Melbourne Victoria Old Head Gold Sovereign PCGS MS62 S-3875 Australia £ 1,383.70 |
 | 1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Full Sovereign 22ct Gold Melbourne Mint £ 1,230.70 |
 | 22ct Gold Half Sovereign Queen Victoria 1897 London Mint £ 567.70 |
 | Rare Uncirculated 1897 Queen Victoria “Melbourne Mint” Veil Head Gold Sovereign £ 2,500.00 |
 | *RARE* PCGS XF45 Victoria 1897-S Australia Gold Half-Sovereign Sydney Gift Boxed £ 595.02 |
 | Great Britain. 1897 Half Sovereign.. aVF/gVF - Trace Lustre £ 662.86 |
 | Great Britain. 1897 Half Sovereign.. F+/aVF - Trace Lustre £ 662.86 |
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