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½ Sovereign - Victoria

Australian gold half-sovereign of Queen Victoria, issued from 1857 to 1866. Melbourne and Sydney mint issues, low mintage dates, proofs and an error strike are recorded.

Key details

Issuer: Australia
Period: Pound (1788-1966)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1857-1866
Value: ½ Sovereign - Victoria
Currency: Australia: Pound
Material: Złoto (.917)
Size: 19 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 13

Key details

Issuer: Australia
Period: Pound (1788-1966)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 1857-1866
Value: ½ Sovereign - Victoria
Currency: Australia: Pound

Catalog description

This Australian gold half-sovereign of Queen Victoria was issued from 1857 to 1866. The series includes Melbourne and Sydney production during the active development of colonial gold coinage. Low mintage dates, proofs and the recorded error strike add collector interest. The coin remains part of the wider sovereign system of the British Empire.

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Variants, ownership, and value estimates in one place, with sale history where auction results are available.

½ Sovereign - Victoria

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