GB 2009 Gold Half Sovereign BU

GB 2009 Gold Half Sovereign BUHalf the weight of The Sovereign, the Half Sovereign features the same intricate design as its larger counterpart. When The Sovereign was revived in 1817 after an absence of more than 200 years, it featured engraver Benedetto Pistruccis depiction of St George and the dragon, a design that has become perhaps the most famous coin design in the world. The Half Sovereign adopted the iconic design a little later in 1893 when it replaced the Royal Arms,

painting by Pedro Figari

featuring the courageous heroine Maid Marian and Robin Hood’s trusted companion Little John

these tokens played a vital role

beady eyes

Bligh and eighteen sailors were forced into an overloaded launch and set adrift on the ocean

Issued by Australia Post on August 8th there were 2

One of the most dramatic discoveries of the period was the Welcome Stranger

Designed by convict architect Francis Greenway

While the rest of us were told to stay home and isolate they did their job to ensure we were all safe

On this day we recognise the important roles that animals have had and continue to play in war

Overall size:150x105mm (6x”)

The cover also includes a $1 postage stamp