British Half Sovereign Melt Value Today
$489.63
0.1177 ozt gold · Spot $4,159.99/ozt
▼ -0.45% vs prior close
As of 2026-10-05T15:22:30+00:00
Quantity calculator
Live melt per coin: $489.63
Total: $489.63
How this is calculated: 0.1177 ozt × $4,159.99/ozt = $489.63 melt value.
Melt-value history
Data table
| Date | Spot | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | $4,429.95 | $521.41 |
| 2026-09-06 | $4,423.60 | $520.66 |
| 2026-09-07 | $4,422.74 | $520.56 |
| 2026-09-08 | $4,349.82 | $511.97 |
| 2026-09-09 | $4,394.01 | $517.17 |
| 2026-09-10 | $4,314.27 | $507.79 |
| 2026-09-11 | $4,348.43 | $511.81 |
| 2026-09-12 | $4,348.98 | $511.88 |
| 2026-09-13 | $4,333.35 | $510.04 |
| 2026-09-14 | $4,288.54 | $504.76 |
| 2026-09-15 | $4,282.17 | $504.01 |
| 2026-09-16 | $4,272.11 | $502.83 |
| 2026-09-17 | $4,346.23 | $511.55 |
| 2026-09-18 | $4,378.13 | $515.31 |
| 2026-09-19 | $4,378.38 | $515.34 |
| 2026-09-20 | $4,372.48 | $514.64 |
| 2026-09-21 | $4,368.38 | $514.16 |
| 2026-09-22 | $4,364.08 | $513.65 |
| 2026-09-23 | $4,289.80 | $504.91 |
| 2026-09-24 | $4,265.40 | $502.04 |
| 2026-09-25 | $4,285.11 | $504.36 |
| 2026-09-26 | $4,285.11 | $504.36 |
| 2026-09-27 | $4,260.56 | $501.47 |
| 2026-09-28 | $4,126.99 | $485.75 |
| 2026-09-29 | $4,185.18 | $492.60 |
| 2026-09-30 | $4,154.15 | $488.94 |
| 2026-10-01 | $4,182.15 | $492.24 |
| 2026-10-02 | $4,141.65 | $487.47 |
| 2026-10-03 | $4,141.25 | $487.43 |
| 2026-10-04 | $4,142.47 | $487.57 |
Specifications
| Coin | British Half Sovereign |
|---|---|
| Metal | Gold |
| Fineness | 91.67% |
| Gross weight | 3.99 g |
| Fine weight | 0.1177 ozt |
| Face value | $£0.5 |
| Country | UK |
| Mint | Royal Mint |
| Years | 1817- |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
FAQ
What is a British Half Sovereign worth in melt value?
Today's melt value is $489.63 based on 0.1177 troy ounces of gold content.
How much gold is in a British Half Sovereign?
This coin contains 0.1177 troy ounces of fine gold (91.67% purity).
Is melt value the same as collector value?
No. Rare dates, condition, and demand can make a coin worth far more than melt. Melt value reflects metal content only.
Melt value reflects metal content only and is not an offer to buy or sell; numismatic or collector value may be higher.