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United KingdomPeriod:1603-1952 1603-1952

Half Sovereign 1853 (United Kingdom, Victoria)

Obverse Half Sovereign 1853 - Gold Coin Value - United Kingdom, VictoriaReverse Half Sovereign 1853 - Gold Coin Value - United Kingdom, Victoria

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Specification

  • MetalGold (0,917)
  • Weight3,9940 g
  • Pure gold (0,1178 oz) 3,6625 g
  • Diameter19 mm
  • EdgeReeded
  • Aspect ratioCoin (↑↓)
  • Mintage UNC2,709,000

Description

  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • PeriodVictoria
  • DenominationHalf Sovereign
  • Year1853
  • RulerVictoria (Queen of Great Britain)
  • MintThe Royal mint
  • PurposeCirculation
Auction sales chart
Average price:2800 USD
Average price (PROOF):16000 USD
Auction sales chart Half Sovereign 1853 - Gold Coin Value - United Kingdom, Victoria
Gold price of the coin
Current price:494,48 USD
Gold price chart Half Sovereign 1853 - Gold Coin Value - United Kingdom, Victoria
Auction Prices (139)

Auction prices

Find out the current coin value of the British Half Sovereign 1853 . This gold coin from the times of Victoria struck at the The Royal mint Mint. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 31 sold at the The Coin Cabinet auction for GBP 26,000. Bidding took place April 24, 2022.

Сondition
Condition (slab)
Service
Where to buy?
SellerHeritage
DateDecember 8, 2025
ConditionMS62 PCGS

How much is the gold coin of Victoria Half Sovereign 1853?

According to the latest data as of December 6, 2025 the average price of a Gold coin Half Sovereign 1853 is 2800 USD for regular strike and 16000 USD for coins minted using the PROOF technology. The coin contains 3,6625 g of pure gold, so we do not recommend selling it for less than 494,48 USD, even if it is in poor condition and has no collectible value.

Where does our service get data on the current price of the Half Sovereign 1853?

The information on the current value of the British coin Half Sovereign 1853 is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.

Where can I sell the Half Sovereign 1853?

To sell the Half Sovereign 1853 we recommend contacting specialized numismatic companies that hold regular auction sales. Public auctions are the most fair and secure way to sell valuable collectible coins. Go to the list of companies to find a suitable platform.