{"title":"Half Sovereign","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"category-view less-desc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"category-description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-element=\"inner\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"is-more\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighly sought-after for their stunning designs and 22-carat gold appeal, browse Downies' range of half sovereigns below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1893s-vh-sov-vf","title":"Queen Victoria 1893S Veiled Head Gold Half Sovereign Very Fine","description":null,"brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792570728756,"sku":"AQ948","price":1045.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/24426-1.jpg?v=1766372160"},{"product_id":"queen-victoria-1884m-young-head-shield-gold-half-sovereign-pcgs-ms61-uncirculated","title":"Queen Victoria 1884M Young Head Shield Gold Half Sovereign PCGS MS61 (Uncirculated)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eA coin for the connoisseur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eOne of the lowest mintage issues in the 1855-1931 Gold Half Sovereign Series, the 1884M Gold Half Sovereign is extremely rare in the quality apparent here. A marvellous example, this entrancing coin has been graded by leading independent 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e party coin verifiers PCGS at MS61 – the equivalent of Uncirculated condition! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eAs with each Young Head Half Sovereign, the 1884M unites William Wyon’s iconic youthful portrait of Queen Victoria with the armorial magnificence of Jean Baptiste Merlen’s glorious Shield motif. An extremely low-mintage issue, production of 1884M was closed at just 48,000 coins! With a vast majority of that meagre mintage lost, melted for the gold or heavily circulated, the number of examples remaining in high grade is infinitesimal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eMissing from most collections, even in low grade, this is your chance to secure this crucial Australian colonial issue in strictly Uncirculated condition. Underpinned by excellent detail in the designs, a lovely golden lustre and a strong Melbourne Mint M Mintmark, this is undoubtedly a coin for the connoisseur. 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Minted during the final year of First World War, it represents both Australia's rich numismatic heritage and an important period in the nation's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued in Uncirculated condition, this superb gold coin showcases the timeless artistry that has made Australian sovereigns and half sovereigns among the world's most sought-after gold collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eClassic St George \u0026amp; the Dragon Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci's legendary depiction of St George slaying the dragon, widely regarded as one of the greatest coin designs ever created. Rich in symbolism, the design represents courage, triumph over adversity and the enduring spirit of Britain and the Commonwealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse bears the portrait of King George V, whose reign spanned 1910 to 1936. His effigy appeared on Australia's circulating gold sovereigns and half sovereigns throughout this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eAn Important Perth Mint Issue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Perth Mint was Australia's final sovereign mint to continue striking gold sovereigns and half sovereigns, producing coins that today are highly respected for their quality and historical significance. 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During that period, Australia issued seven different Half Sovereign types and nine different Sovereign types – all are represented in this utterly comprehensive collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection is highlighted by the low-mintage 1855-56 Type I Sydney Mint Sovereign and 1855-56 Type I Sydney Mint Half Sovereign issues. Australia’s first Sovereign and Half Sovereign types, struck at Australia’s first official mint, these iconic Gold Rush rarities are excessively rare and seldom offered in any grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAN EXTREMELY RARE COMPLETE COLLECTION…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith so many decades having passed since the striking of the last Australian circulating gold coins, all half sovereigns and sovereigns are scarce today – in large part due to the number falling victim to the melting pot. With WWI sounding the death knell for gold as a circulating medium, gold coins became an international trading commodity, and literally millions of coins were melted for bullion. It is the scarcity of Half Sovereigns and Sovereigns that makes the opportunity to secure this prestigious presentation so exciting – but you’ll have to be quick!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIMMEDIATE ACTION ESSENTIAL!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these historic Australian gold coins so scarce today, we have been able to assemble only a tiny number of Complete 1855-1931 Half Sovereign \u0026amp; Sovereign Collections. Whether you pay upfront or take advantage of our convenient layby system, immediate action is essential. Click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE 16 COINS FEATURED IN THIS TYPE SET ARE...\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" style=\"width: 99.9972%; height: 414.629px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1758px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.5502%; height: 55.1758px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Complete 1855-1931 Gold Sovereign Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.0875%; height: 55.1758px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Complete 1855-1918 Gold Half Sovereign Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 359.453px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.5502%; height: 359.453px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictoria 1855-56 Sydney Mint Sovereign Type I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictoria 1857-70 Sydney Mint Sovereign Type II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictoria 1871-87 Young Head Shield Sovereign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictoria 1871-87 Young Head St George Sovereign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictoria 1887-93 Jubilee Sovereign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictoria 1893-1901 Veiled Head Sovereign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdward VII 1902-10 Sovereign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge V 1911-28 First Portrait Sovereign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge V 1929-31 Second Portrait Sovereign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 52.0875%; height: 359.453px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictoria 1855-56 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign Type I\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictoria 1857-66 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign Type II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictoria 1871-87 Young Head Shield Half Sovereign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictoria 1887-93 Jubilee Half Sovereign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictoria 1893-1900 Veiled Head Half Sovereign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdward VII 1902-10 Half Sovereign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge V 1911-18 Half Sovereign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47839923208500,"sku":"25690","price":36500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/25690-1.jpg?v=1783562467"},{"product_id":"1899p-gold-sovereign-1900p-gold-half-sovereign-pair-fine-very-fine","title":"1899P Gold Sovereign \u0026 1900P Gold Half Sovereign Pair Fine-Very Fine","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn irresistible opportunity to enjoy a dynamite discount on two of Australia’s most historic gold coins, we are delighted to present the Perth Mint’s first sovereign and first half sovereign at a gobsmacking $890 off the standard price!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 1899P Sovereign and 1900P Half Sovereign are sought after under any circumstances. The 1899P is not only the Perth Mint’s first sovereign – it is the mint’s lowest mintage sovereign. A mere 691,000 were struck! Notable as the only issued Perth Mint half sovereign of the reign of Queen Victoria, the 1900P Half had an astonishingly low mintage of 119,000!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScarce in any grade, such key dates of the Australian colonial gold series are naturally expensive – making this opportunity very important indeed. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47845414732084,"sku":"32091","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/32091-6.jpg?v=1712709859"},{"product_id":"1918-perth-geroge-v-half-sovereign-ngc-ms61-uncirculated","title":"George V 1918P Gold Half Sovereign NGC MS61 (Uncirculated)","description":"\u003cp class=\"yiv1932873876msonormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAustralia’s last Half Sovereign in Uncirculated quality!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThe Perth Mint’s 1918P Half Sovereign is the last known date in the entire Australian 1855-1918 Half Sovereign Series. Perhaps more importantly, this crucial coin is among Australia’s rarest half sovereigns. This is your chance to own the 1918P in strictly Uncirculated quality! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePerth Mint records state that no half sovereigns were produced in 1918. With this in mind, the numismatic community was naturally shocked in the 1960s when the 1918P Half Sovereign was first sighted. Subsequently, experts have estimated that perhaps 200 examples of the 1918 date were indeed struck by the Perth Mint. As the last issue of the 1855-1918 Half Sovereign Series, it is understandably one of the most important and most sought after Australian coins. With so few believed to exist, it is also one of the rarest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dropcap\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eUnderpinned by sharp detail, a strong P mintmark and an entrancing golden lustre, this is an outstanding example of the famed 1918P Half Sovereign. As good as the day it was struck at the Perth Mint, it has been graded by leading independent third party verifiers Numismatic Guaranty Company at MS61 – the equivalent of Uncirculated condition. Naturally rare in any grade, the 1918P Half Sovereign is excessively rare in such an impeccable state of preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dropcap\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA landmark opportunity, we have just the single Uncirculated 1918P Half Sovereign available. Immediate action is essential. Click add to cart now!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48994573680948,"sku":"41967","price":11950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/41967-1.jpg?v=1780378733"},{"product_id":"1915-sydney-gold-half-sovereign-ngc-ms62","title":"George V 1915S Gold Half Sovereign NGC MS62 (Uncirculated)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStruck at the Sydney Mint in the year of the ill-fated Gallipoli Campaign, the 1915S Gold Half Sovereign is a permanent reminder of Australia’s Baptism of Fire in the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUniting Benedetto Pistrucci’s St George \u0026amp; the Dragon design with the portrait of King George V by Bertram Mackennal, all WWI Half Sovereigns are scarce today. This is largely due to the low mintages, and the number melted for the gold since struck. With the mintage closed at a mere 892,000 coins, the 1915S Half Sovereign is no exception to the rule. Moreover, the scarcity of this key WWI date is due to its inextricable link with Gallipoli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA superb example, the coin before you has been graded by leading independent 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e party coin verifiers Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) at MS62 – the equivalent of Uncirculated condition. Befitting its quality, importance and prestige, this eye-catching coin is set in a timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOffering you the chance to create a powerful bond with those who served Australia with such distinction in “the war to end all wars”, and specifically those who served at Gallipoli, we have just one 1915S Gold Half Sovereign available. Click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49069798261044,"sku":"42089","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/42089-1.jpg?v=1777525074"},{"product_id":"1862-sydney-half-sovereign-minor-else-attractive-very-fine","title":"1859 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign Type II Very Fine with minor edge knocks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePart of Australia’s first Half Sovereign Series, and struck at Australia’s first official mint, the 1859 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign represents a compelling combination of rarity, beauty and rich colonial history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eA genuine artefact of the Australian Gold Rush, the 1859 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign is a key element of the 1857-66 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign Type II Series. As with all Type II issues, the 1859 date is distinguished from the Type I by the radically different obverse. Designed by Leonard Wyon, of the famous Wyon family of engravers, the distinctively Australian portrait depicts Queen Victoria adorned with a Banksia diadem. Also typical of the Type II Series, the 1859 had a minuscule mintage. A mere 341,000 coins were struck! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBroadly speaking, Australian Half Sovereigns are scarce in any grade. This is in part due to the traditionally low mintages, with approximately one Half Sovereign struck for every ten Sovereigns. When you also factor in that, as a lower denomination, Half Sovereigns had a much higher circulation rate – particularly during the heady days of the Gold Rush – and it’s no surprise that they are tough-to-find today. The scarcity is exacerbated by the huge number of coins that have been melted down for the value of the gold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eA wonderful opportunity, the 1859 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign before you is in better-than-usually-seen Very Fine condition, with a couple of minor edge knocks. A pleasing example, this important Gold Rush coin is unquestionably scarce in this condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWith just one coin available, do not ignore this golden opportunity – click add to cart now! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49184306266420,"sku":"42402","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/42402-1.jpg?v=1787542824"},{"product_id":"1887-melbourne-jubilee-half-sovereign-choice-uncirculated","title":"Queen Victoria 1887M Jubilee Gold Half Sovereign Choice Uncirculated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eA landmark issue of the Australian 1855-1918 Gold Half Sovereign Series, we are proud to present the Melbourne Mint’s 1887M Gold Half Sovereign – in rarely seen Choice Uncirculated condition! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn 1887, Britain and its Empire celebrated the 50th anniversary of the reign of Queen Victoria, and a new coinage portrait was unveiled to coincide with the event. Created by Joseph Edgar Boehm, the highly distinctive, somewhat controversial portrait of the long-reigning Queen was employed on coinage only from 1887 to 1893. This included the 1887M Gold Half Sovereign – the first issue of the Jubilee Series, and one of only two Jubilee Half Sovereigns struck at the Melbourne Branch of the Royal Mint. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn 1887, the Melbourne Mint produced a grand total of 64,000 Half Sovereigns – an astonishingly small output, especially compared to the nearly three million sovereigns the Mint struck in that year. Even that minuscule Half Sovereign mintage figure does not tell the whole story. In 1887, the Mint struck BOTH Young Head AND Jubilee Half Sovereigns, with the 64,000-coin mintage encompassing both types! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIt is unknown exactly how many 1887M Jubilee Half Sovereigns the Mint struck, but the number is obviously tiny. The number in existence today must be infinitesimal, and the number in the state of preservation seen here? A mere handful. In breathtaking condition, the single example we have available is in magnificent Choice Uncirculated quality, with sharply detailed designs complemented by a lustrous golden glow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDo not miss this opportunity to own the first issue of the Melbourne Mint Jubilee Half Sovereign Series in such sensational quality! 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