© Museum Victoria
© Museum Victoria
½ Sovereign - Victoria
| Gold (.917) | 3.976 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | British colonies (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1857-1866 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.976 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
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
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1857-1866 Victoria 1/2 Sovereign from British colonies (Australia) is that it was minted during a time when the Australian colonies were still under British rule, and the coinage was still being issued under the authority of the British government. Despite being minted in Australia, the coin still features the image of Queen Victoria on the obverse, reflecting the colonial ties to Britain at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1857 | 537000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 | 483000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 | 341000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 | 156000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 | 186000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 | 210000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 | 348000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 | 141000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 | 62000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 | 154000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sovereign - Victoria 1857-1866 coin.
