1858 SOVRR Half Sovereign Value

1858 SOVRR Half Sovereign

Of great significance, is a

Variety

A coin which features a slightly different design from that which is normally seen

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

A coin which features a slightly different design from that which is normally seen

variety features a mis-spelt

Reverse

The tails side of the coin

reverse

Legend

The inscription around the inner edge of the coin

legend, with 'SOVEREIGN', spelt as, 'SOVRREIGN'. This

Variety

A coin which features a slightly different design from that which is normally seen

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

A coin which features a slightly different design from that which is normally seen

variety has received, and the genuine scarcity of such

Error

A coin struck with a significant enough or amount of flaws that it should not have been permitted into circulation

errors, this type is considered to be one of the prized Australian rarities.

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Contents

Valuation
Glossary
References
Index

Mintage

Notes about Mintage

Mintage figure combined with:

1858 Sydney Mint Type II Half Sovereign

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

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

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