Syd Mint Half Sovereigns
Lot 1256 Session 5 (7.30pm Tuesday) Syd Mint Half Sovereigns
Estimate $100,000
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QUEEN VICTORIA, Royal Mint, London, proof half sovereign, 1857, obverse with wreathed head left by L.C.Wyon, plain edge, (3.944 grams). A brilliant and frosted proof in flawless condition, FDC and extremely rare.
Ex Spink Australia Sale 2 (lot 567); Sale 5 (lot 987); Sale 11 (lot 523) and Sale 25 (lot 2303).
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QUEEN VICTORIA, first type, 1856. Nearly fine.
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QUEEN VICTORIA, Royal Mint, London, proof half sovereign, 1857, obverse with wreathed head left by ...
Estimate $100,000
Lot 1257
QUEEN VICTORIA, second type, 1860 (6 over 5?). Very good / fine and rare. ...
Estimate $250
Lot 1258
QUEEN VICTORIA, second type, 1861. Good very fine.
Estimate $2,000