The value of 1879 Gold Half Sovereign coins can range from £397 to £987 depending on condition. The guide prices are based on coin grades from Fine (F) to Extremely Fine (EF). A mid grade VF (Very Fine) condition 1879 Half Sovereign is worth about £490.

View all English coins struck dated 1879.

Guide prices shown are from the Token Publishing Coin Yearbook 2022 for Fine (F), Very Fine (VF) and Extremely Fine (EF) condition. We can accept no liability for the accuracy of the prices quoted.

There are a number of factors that affect Gold Half Sovereign values, some 1879 half sovereigns may be worth less than the coin grade guide value, whereas other same year date examples could command much higher prices if they feature a rarer mint mark.

The main sovereign coin variations including any mint marks dated 1879 are shown in the Coin Hunter Sovereign book.

You can check the value of your 1879 sovereign by scanning the live price QR code in this book.