1 Sovereign - Victoria

Features

Issuer British colonies (Australia)
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1855-1856
Value 1 Sovereign
Currency Pound (1788-1966)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 7.9811 g
Diameter 22.5 mm
Thickness 1.52 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Number
N#
24196
References KM# 2,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Fr# 9
Arthur L. Friedberg, Ira S. Friedberg, Robert Friedberg; 2017. Gold Coins of the World : From Ancient Times to the Present (9th edition). Coin & Currency Institute, Williston, Vermont, United States.

Obverse

Young head of Queen Victoria facing left, hair filleted

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA: F: D:
1855

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

At centre within a laurel wreath AUSTRALIA under a royal crown; above, SYDNEY MINT; below, SOVEREIGN

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SYDNEY MINT
AUSTRALIA
ONE SOVEREIGN

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Mint

Royal Mint, Sydney, Australia (1855-1926)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1855  Photo 502 000 $ 1600 $ 2100 $ 2300 $ 3600 $ 5600 82%
1856  Photo 981 000 $ 1800 $ 2600 27%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2023 April 9 Spotlight: Commonwealth Sovereigns World Coins Showcase Auction 61315
Lot 22001
Internet Archive
9 Apr 2023 1855 AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 4560.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
2023 January 17 - 18 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3106
Lot 33356
Internet Archive
17 Jan 2023 1855 AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 5520.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
2022 December 7 - 9 HKINF World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3103
Lot 35048
Internet Archive
7 Dec 2022 1855 AU
(PCGS AU50)
USD 4080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 33372
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 1855 AU
(NGC AU50)
USD 4080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 33371
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 1855 AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 7200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093
Lot 34344
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2021 1855 AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 7800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
2021 August 19 - 20 ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction 3094
Lot 34344
Internet Archive
19 Aug 2021 1855 AU
(NGC AU53)
USD 7800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091
Lot 32255
Internet Archive
6 May 2021 1855 AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 7800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091
Lot 32254
Internet Archive
6 May 2021 1855 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 12 600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - VictoriaPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - Victoria
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 32267
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 1855 AU
(PCGS AU55)
USD 6300.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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