The 2002 London Half Sovereign (Special Reverse Proof) has been classified with Scarcity Rating: Scarce and Recognition Status: Recognised Type. Verified struck mintage: 10,000. Scarcity is determined by production volume (PE band: Scarce). Recognition: formally collected as a distinct type within dedicated collecting frameworks. Design: Noad Shield of Arms (Golden Jubilee). This is a one-year-only design. Commemorative context: Golden Jubilee. Data Confidence: Medium. Classification Confidence: Medium. Verification status: Verified. Supported by 2 independent sources. Classification is condition-independent. Design significance is recorded as metadata and does not affect the Scarcity Rating.
Half Sovereign 2002 London
Special Reverse Proof
Classification
Scarcity Rating
Scarce
Between 10,000 and 100,000 are believed to exist. Available but not abundant.
Recognition Status
Recognised Type
Formally collected as a distinct type within dedicated collecting frameworks.
Evidence
- Struck Mintage
- 10,000
- Issue Format
- Special Reverse Proof
- Data Confidence
- Medium
- Classification Confidence
- Verification
- Verified
Design Information
- Reverse Design
- Noad Shield of Arms (Golden Jubilee)
Design information is recorded as factual metadata. It does not affect the Scarcity Rating.
Classification Reasoning
Sources
Source details available in the full classification record.