PCGS Graded 1817 Gold Half Sovereign - King George III - First Modern Release

In 1817, The Half Sovereign was revived as part of the great coinage reform that followed the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The traditional heraldic reverse was abandoned in favour of St George and the dragon by the Italian engraver Benedetto Pistrucci - a numismatic classic that has become synonymous with The Half Sovereign and endures to the present day.

The perfect centrepiece, talking point or even the beginning of a collection. The 1817 half sovereign is a solid choice for numismatists and investors alike.

The general valuation applied to the 1817 half sovereign is £2000 as of 2024 (Marsh/Hill Sovereign Series Guide).

PCGS Authenticated and graded as AU50, a remarkable and desirably high grade for this particular year.

Comes complete in dark wood gift box/ display holder with a FREE 1/10oz Silver 2025 Britannia coin