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½ Sovereign - Victoria
| Gold (.917) | 3.968 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | British colonies (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| 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 ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#32313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
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 1855-1856 Victoria ½ Sovereign from British colonies (Australia) is that it was minted during a time when the gold standard was still in use, and the coin's value was pegged to the value of gold. The coin's gold content of .917 (22-karat) was a common standard for gold coins at the time, and it was used to ensure the coin's value was consistent with other gold coins in circulation. This coin's gold content and weight of 3.968 grams made it a valuable and reliable form of currency during its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1855 | 21000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 | 478000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sovereign - Victoria 1855-1856 coin.
