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1858 SOVRR Half Sovereign



Of great significance, is a variety of the 1858 half sovereign, first discovered by the late Sydney dealer, Barry Sparkes and published in the December 1994 edition of the Coin Review (Sparkes, B, 1994). The variety features a mis-spelt reverse legend, with 'SOVEREIGN', spelt as, 'SOVRREIGN'. This variety is known by only seven examples, only one of which originated from the Reserve Bank of Australia Sale (Downies, 2005). Due to the exposure this variety has received, and the genuine scarcity of such errors, this type is considered to be one of the prized Australian rarities.

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Contents
Mintage
Notes about Mintage

  • Mintage figure combined with:
  • 6 known examples of this type
  • 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
    $189.25
    Reverse
    Reverse

    Obverse
    Obverse

    Valuation
    Typical Handled: $25K  
    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
    • error - A coin struck with a significant enough or amount of flaws that it should not have been permitted into circulation
    • legend - The inscription around the inner edge of the coin
    • reverse - The tails side of the coin
    • variety - A coin which features a slightly different design from that which is normally seen

    Numismatic Glossary - View the full glossary of numismatic terms.

    References
    • Downies, 2005. 'Australian Half Sovereigns'. The Auction of the Gold Coins of the Reserve Bank of Australia. pp 38
    • Sparkes, B, 1994. '1858 Error Half Sovereign'. The Australian Coin Review. pp 15-16

    References - View full bibliography

    Index