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First Time Ever Offered Rare British Half Sovereign Kings For the first time in our 20-year history, Austin Rare Coins will now release the rare, British Half Sovereign Kings to the American public. In an historic find, the Austin Buying Trust just located a small hoard of 400 British Half Sovereigns which will be offered on a limited basis, first come, first served until we are sold out. Sovereigns have the distinction of being the most recognized and respected medium of exchange worldwide since they were first minted in 1489. The Half Sovereigns in this release were minted during the reign of the two historic Kings of England. King Edward VII - Ruled the British Empire from 1902 to 1910. The coin at the lower right bears his likeness. King George V - Followed in succession ruling from 1911 to 1926 and the coin in the upper left features his historic profile. See link below to larger images and reverse photo. Each Half Sovereign contains 22 carat fine gold with a total weight of precisely .1177 troy ounces. Today, they trade at a small premium over their gold content as a reflection of the value placed on them by coin collectors worldwide. Rare, Historic, Surviving Treasures This hoard comes to us after being safely locked away in guarded vaults for up to 100 years or longer. The British Half Sovereigns are highly valued both as historic treasures and coins that will never be worth less than their weight in gold. In a hot gold market, values rise with both gold and increased collector demand. Preserved in Extremely Fine Condition Originally, Half Sovereigns were minted as circulating money and used across the British Empire from India, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and other colonies. Amazingly, each one has been preserved in Extremely Fine condition (or better) exhibiting slight signs of wear having survived the Great Depression, the gold meltdowns and both World War I and II. This is the first time we've ever offered British Half Sovereigns. We urge you to put away at least one of each design immediately before we are sold out completely. Add them to your cart and check out promptly. All coins in this release are offered first come, first served, we reserve the right to refuse late orders. |
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