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Type X > 1886-M Half Sovereign

1886-M Half Sovereign

The 1886 Melbourne is of similar rarity to the 1881 Melbourne with damaged examples turning up from time to time though problem-free examples in VF or better being extremely scarce. The total surviving examples would be well under 1,000 with only 1 example in Uncirculated turning up in the past decade.

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Valuation
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Mintage

38,008

Reverse Designer

J. B. Merlen

Obverse Designer

William Wyon

AGW

0.1177 oz

Size

19 mm

Composition

91.67% Gold
8.33% Copper

Bullion Value

$189.16

Reverse

Obverse

Valuation

Typical Handled:	$700
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.

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