1985 Gold Proof Half-Sovereign - The Royal Mint

Description

1985 Gold Half Sovereign Coin from the Royal Mint were issued only in a limited edition, proof version. Each half sovereign weighs 3.99 grams and contains 3.6575 grams (0.1177 troy ounce) of Pure Gold! That's over 1/10 of a ounce! There were no ordinary uncirculated version issued in that year, in fact during the reign of Elizabeth II, non-proof half sovereigns were only issued in 1982, and then each year from 2000.
Proofs are specially struck coins, with a highly polished mirror finished background, and the raised design in contrasting matt finish. They are issued as limited editions, and are more expensive than the ordinary uncirculated version.
1985 proof half sovereigns are contained in a plastic capsule within a Royal Mint leather covered box, and are accompanied by a certificate.
They are almost too good for use in jewelry, which would ruin their special finish in a very short space of time, but as there was no ordinary uncirculated version issued in 1985, the proof version is the only choice.
Weight (grams):
3.99
Pure Gold content (grams):
3.6575
Fineness:
916.7
Dimensions:
Box: 83mm x 83mm x 12mm
Half Sovereign 1985 (Proof only): Details
Country
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound Sterling
Coin Type
Half Sovereign, St George (Decimal)
Issued
1985
Monarch
Queen Elizabeth II
Effigy
Portrait by Raphael Maklouf (Third Portrait)
Reverse
St George the Dragon-Slayer
Face Value
1/2 (x Pound)
Mintage
9,951
Current
Yes
Material
0.917 Gold
Designer
Benedetto Pistrucci
Technology
Milled (machine-made)
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size (mm)
19.3000
Thickness (mm)
0.9900
Mass (g)
3.9940
OCC ID
YAPV-ZOYR-CBYZ-ELMD