Crossword clues for half sovereign
half sovereign
Wiktionary
n. A former British gold coin having a value of ten shillings
Wikipedia
The half sovereign is an English and British gold coin with a face value half that of a sovereign: equivalent to half a pound sterling, ten shillings, or 120 old pence. Since the end of the gold standard, it has been issued only in limited quantities as a commemorative coin with a sale price and resale value far in excess of its face value. The main reason for this is because they are used, along with other coins of this type as bullion coins.
Usage examples of "half sovereign".
I told him that if he could get me the address it would be worth another half sovereign to him.
Marion opened her purse and counted its contents carefully, then after a mental struggle reached a decision and laid a shiny golden half sovereign on the counter.