Sovereign specifications
Full sovereign: 7.98g total, 22ct (91.67% pure), 7.32g fine gold. Half sovereign: 3.99g total, 3.66g fine gold.
Gold sovereigns
Gold Sovereign Value UK
Estimate the gold value of a British sovereign or half sovereign. Enter the coin's total weight (7.98g for a full sovereign) and the calculator defaults to 22ct.
Gold value calculator
22ct gold value calculator
Enter a weight to see your estimated gold value.
This estimate is for guidance only and is not a guaranteed buy price. Final offers depend on testing, purity, item weight, condition, stones, non-gold parts, buyer margin and market movement.
This is an estimate, not a guaranteed offer. Final buyer offers depend on live market conditions, purity testing, weight, item condition, authenticity and the buyer's commercial margin.
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Bullion vs collector value
Most modern sovereigns are valued near their gold content. Pre-1933 and proof issues can sometimes attract a collector premium.
FAQs
How much gold is in a full sovereign?+
A full British gold sovereign weighs 7.98g total with 7.32g of pure 22ct gold (around 0.2354 troy ounces).
What about a half sovereign?+
A half sovereign weighs 3.99g with about 3.66g of pure gold.
Are sovereigns worth more than metal value?+
Older, rare or proof sovereigns may carry a numismatic premium above the metal value. Common modern sovereigns trade close to bullion value.
Where to sell after checking your gold value
Once you have a guide value, you can compare trusted gold-buying options. For postal gold packs backed by a real high street headquarters, visit HighStreetGold. For face-to-face gold valuations in St Helens, visit St Helens Gold. For upcoming face-to-face valuations in Birkenhead and Wirral, visit Birkenhead Gold.
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