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Type II > 1858 Half Sovereign

1858 Half Sovereign

Coming from a

Mintage

The number of coins struck of a particular designation

mintage of 483,000, the 1858 Sydney

Mint

a facility that produces coins

mint half sovereign is the most common Wreathed Bust half sovereign in any grade with numerous

Mint state

A state of a coin that shows no signs of circulation

mint state examples turning up from the Indian

Hoard

A large number of coins found from a single source that have never before reached the collector market

hoard being graded right up to Gem Uncirculated.

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Contents

Valuation
Glossary
Index

Mintage

Notes about Mintage

Mintage figure combined with:

1858 SOVRR Sydney Mint Type II Half Sovereign

483,000

Reverse Designer

L. C. Lyon

Obverse Designer

L. C. Lyon

AGW

0.1177 oz

Size

19 mm

Composition

91.67% Gold
8.33% Silver

Bullion Value

$189.34

Reverse

Obverse

Valuation

Typical Handled:	$370
This valuation represents a typical handled example of the coin. Coins in better condition will command a substantial premium over the listed price. For example, an average 1911 florin is worth around $50, but in choice uncirculated condition is worth about $15,000! To view valuations in higher grades, please click here to subscribe.

Glossary

hoard - A large number of coins found from a single source that have never before reached the collector market
mint - a facility that produces coins
mint state - A state of a coin that shows no signs of circulation
mintage - The number of coins struck of a particular designation

Numismatic Glossary - View the full glossary of numismatic terms.

Index