The 1856 Half Sovereign – rare and sought after in any grade.
Second date of Australia’s 1855-1918 Half Sovereign Series.
The second of only two Sydney Mint Half Sovereign Type I dates.
Type I issues distinguished by James Wyon’s portrait of Queen Victoria.
Genuine Gold Rush artefact – struck at Australia’s first official mint.
Mintage a tiny 478,000, with a vast majority melted for the gold.
Just one example of this great rarity available – graded Good.
Specifications
Metal
Gold
Country of Issue
Australia
Denomination
Half Sovereign
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Queen Victoria 1856 Sydney Mint Gold Half Sovereign Type I Good
$1,445.00 AUD
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The second date in Australia’s 1855-1918 Half Sovereign Series, we have one example available of the rare 1856 Sydney Mint Gold Half Sovereign!
Physical evidence of Australia’s proud Gold Rush history, the 1856 Sydney Mint Gold Half Sovereign represents Australia’s first half sovereign type – struck at Australia’s first official mint. A key issue, the 1856 was the second of only two dates of the 1855-56 Sydney Mint Gold Half Sovereign Type I Series – distinguished from the Type II by James Wyon’s portrait of Queen Victoria.
Not only notable for its distinctive portrait of Queen Victoria, the 1856 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign was also notable for the tiny mintage. A mere 478,000 examples were struck! With so many melted for the intrinsic value or simply lost to the mists of time in the 170 years since issued, this famous 22-carat gold sovereign is rare and highly desirable in any condition.
A mouthwatering opportunity to join the elite of Australian numismatics, we have just one example of this great Gold Rush rarity available, graded Good. Immediate action essential – click add to cart now!
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Queen Victoria 1856 Sydney Mint Gold Half Sovereign Type I Good
$1,445.00 AUD
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Half Sovereign
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The second date in Australia’s 1855-1918 Half Sovereign Series, we have one example available of the rare 1856 Sydney Mint Gold Half Sovereign!
Physical evidence of Australia’s proud Gold Rush history, the 1856 Sydney Mint Gold Half Sovereign represents Australia’s first half sovereign type – struck at Australia’s first official mint. A key issue, the 1856 was the second of only two dates of the 1855-56 Sydney Mint Gold Half Sovereign Type I Series – distinguished from the Type II by James Wyon’s portrait of Queen Victoria.
Not only notable for its distinctive portrait of Queen Victoria, the 1856 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign was also notable for the tiny mintage. A mere 478,000 examples were struck! With so many melted for the intrinsic value or simply lost to the mists of time in the 170 years since issued, this famous 22-carat gold sovereign is rare and highly desirable in any condition.
A mouthwatering opportunity to join the elite of Australian numismatics, we have just one example of this great Gold Rush rarity available, graded Good. Immediate action essential – click add to cart now!
