1817 GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN ( AUNC )

An exceptional 1817 Gold Half Sovereign in Almost Uncirculated condition, this coin marks the inaugural year of this iconic denomination following the Great Recoinage. Struck under George III, the Half Sovereign represented ten shillings and became a cornerstone of 19th-century British monetary gold. This specimen exhibits outstanding preservation with virtually pristine surfaces and remarkable retention of original mint lustre, an extraordinary achievement for a coin over two centuries old. The combination of first-year issue status, superior condition, and historical significance as the foundation of the modern Half Sovereign series makes this an outstanding acquisition for advanced collectors and numismatic institutions.