Issuer | British colonies (Australia) |
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Queen |
Victoria (1837-1901)
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1855-1856 |
Value | ½ Sovereign |
Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
Composition | Gold (.917) |
Weight | 3.968 g |
Diameter | 19.3 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Number | N# 32313 |
References |
KM# 1,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
Fr# 9a And 5 more volumes.
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.
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Young head of Victoria left, below 1856; around, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:
1856
Engraver: Joseph Shepherd Wyon
At centre within a laurel wreath AUSTRALIA under a royal crown; above, SYDNEY MINT; below, HALF SOVEREIGN
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SYDNEY MINT
AUSTRALIA
HALF SOVEREIGN
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Milled
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Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||
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Undetermined | ||||||||||||||
1855 | 21 000 | 44% | ||||||||||||
1856 | 478 000 | 72% | ||||||||||||
1856 | 11% | Without berries near "HALF" |
Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.
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Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232221 Lot 64396 |
19 May 2022 | Undetermined |
F (NGC F12) |
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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