Sovereigns & Half Sovereigns Manx gold sovereigns and half sovereigns conform to the same dimensions, weights and purities as their British counterparts. There are some dates which exist in Manx sovereigns which do not exist in British sovereigns. These include 1973, 1975 and 1977. From 1973 to 1982, these have a design very similar to that of a British sovereign or half, in that their reverse design is a Manx or Norse warrior on a horse, which we presume is slaying a dragon after the style of Pistrucci's world renowned St. George & Dragon reverse on British sovereigns, although we could be mistaken, he may be chopping the tail off a Manx cat. There are also Manx gold pound coins which we have not included on this page, most of which were struck to a weight standard different from sovereigns, and in other metals.
Technical Specifications
Denomination | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
---|---|---|---|
3 Coin Gold Sovereign Set (1965)
|
51.9224 | .9170 | 1.5308 |
3 Coin Gold Sovereign Set (1965 Proof)
|
51.9500 | .9800 | 1.6368 |
4 Coin Gold Set (1973 - )
|
67.68 | .9166 | 1.9947 |
4 Coin Gold Crown Set (1981)
|
67.68 | .9166 | 1.9947 |
5 Coin Gold Cat Crown Set (1989)
|
57.2303 | .9999 | 1.8400 |
Manx Gold Proof Sets
Date | Description | Coins | Grade | Mintage | Availability |
1965 | 3 Coin Set £5, Sovereign & Half | 3 | Proof, Almost FDC | 1,000 | Yes |
1965 | 3 Coin Set £5, Sovereign & Half | 3 | Uncirculated | 1,500 | Ask |
1973 | 4 Coin Set £5 to Half Sovereign | 4 | Proof | 1,250 | Yes |
1973 | 4 Coin Set £5 to Half Sovereign | 4 | Unc | 2,500 | Yes |
1974 | 4 Coin Set £5 to Half Sovereign | 4 | Proof | 2,500 | Yes |
1977 | 4 Coin Set £5 to Half Sovereign | 4 | Proof | 1,250 | Yes |
1981 | 4 Coin Set 5 Crown to Half Crown | 4 | Proof | 1,000 | Yes |
1989 | 5 Coin Crown Set, Persian Cat | 5 | Proof | 5,000 | Sold |
2002 | 4 Coin Set Golden Jubilee | 4 | Proof | 500 | Yes |
2003 | 5 Coin Set Golden Age | 5 | Proof | 500 | Yes |
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
Reverse of 1973 Manx Gold Sovereign
Obverse of Half Ounce Manx Gold Crown of 1990
Penny Black Reverse of Half Ounce Manx Gold Crown of 1990
Prince Charles & Lady Diana on Reverse of 1981 Manx Gold Proof Coins