1856 Sydney Mint Type I Half Sovereign PCGS XF40
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| Last Sold On: | 23/1/2022 |
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1856 Sydney Mint Type I Half Sovereign PCGS XF40
Obverse: Type II portrait of Victoria to left, date below and legend around
Reverse: Crown above Australia within wreath, denomination below
Diameter: 19.30mm | Weight: 3.99g | Purity: 91.67 | AGW: 0.1177 ozt
Mintage: 478,000
This is a solid example of the first type of half sovereign issued in Australia.
The Type I Sydney Mint half-sovereign has several unique characteristics that have ensured a high level of demand from type collectors of gold coins right around the world. They are:
- A portrait of Queen Victoria different to that seen on those produced in London;
- An actual notation of the coin's value was included in the design for the first time;
- The name of the mint was also included in writing, and most importantly
- The coins were inscribed with a national name that did not become a political entity for almost half a century.
The low mintage figures of Sydney's early half sovereigns are explained by the population of NSW at the time, around 268,000 people.
As half sovereigns circulated heavily as a medium of exchange for several decades at least, nearly all were heavily worn before being retired.
This particular example shows strong detail across both sides, has intact rims and problem-free surfaces.
It is a solid example of the first type of half sovereign issued in Australia.
Click the PCGS icon below to verify the certificate details for this coin directly on the PCGS website.
PCGS Certificate Number: 44267588
SKU: 23068
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