© Museum Victoria
© Museum Victoria
½ Sovereign - Victoria Pattern
1855 year| Gold (.917) | 3.991 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | British colonies (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.991 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1855 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#123395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
Comment
1855 was the first year that the Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint struck coins. This pattern was prepared that year at the Royal Mint in London with the obverse design that was introduced at Sydney in 1857.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Sovereign - Victoria (Pattern) 1855 from British colonies (Australia) made of Gold (.917) weighing 3.991 g is that it was designed by the renowned artist and engraver, William Wyon. Wyon was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and his work can be seen on many coins from the Victorian era. His design for the Pattern ½ Sovereign features a youthful portrait of Queen Victoria, surrounded by intricate details and inscriptions. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a highly sought-after piece among numismatists.
