The standard gold Sovereign measures 22.5mm in diameter and is 1.52mm thick. As the coins age and are handled, it’s common for older coins to show signs of slight wear so that their depth is less than 1.5mm.

The sovereign is a British gold coin with a nominal value of one pound sterling (£1) and contains 0.2354 troy ounces (113.0 gr; 7.32 g) of pure gold. Struck since 1817, it was originally a circulating coin that was accepted in Britain and elsewhere in the world; it is now a bullion coin and is sometimes mounted in jewellery.

Jan 15, 2015 · According to the Royal Mint, the thickness of a modern sovereign is 1.69mm. However at their lowest points the thickness can drop down to around a millimeter. Source: The Royal Mint 2013 Bullion Specification. Since the introduction of the modern day gold sovereign in 1817, the size and specification has remained constant ever since.

The Sovereign is available in five weights; Quarter Sovereign, Half-Sovereign, standard Sovereign, Double-Sovereign and Five-piece Sovereign.

Find a full break-down of the dimensions of each of the gold Sovereigns, including diameter and thickness, with BullionByPost.

Learn more about the dimensions of the different gold Sovereign coins, a useful way to tell them apart.

The gold sovereign then underwent a number of transitions, including the minting of 22ct (22 carat) gold sovereign coins (or 91.66% pure gold), which is the gold purity used today. Full Gold Sovereign Specifications & Dimensions

Dec 18, 2022 · British gold sovereigns and modern half sovereigns are both made of 22-carat gold, with 91.67% pure gold content. A full sovereign contains 7.322 grams (0.2354 troy ounces) of pure gold. A half-sovereign holds 3.661 grams (0.1177 troy ounces) of pure gold.

Learn more about the dimensions of a gold Sovereign, one of the ways you can test if a Sovereign is genuine.

A standard Gold Sovereign weighs 7.98 grams, of which 7.32 grams is pure gold. The Sovereign diameter measures 22.05 millimetres and its thickness is 1.52 millimetres. Sovereign size chart. The chart below compares the sizes and dimensions of different types of British Gold Sovereigns. All Gold Sovereigns are made from 22 carat gold (91.67%).