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Half-Sovereign 1856 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Half-Sovereign 1856 value
The value of a Half-Sovereign 1856 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
The melt and minimum value of a Half-Sovereign 1856 is $614.04.
- Adjectival
| Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 - No dot | £670 | £4,500 | £16,500 | £29,400 | £42,200 | £52,500 | - | - |
| 1856 - Dot | £297 | £1,180 | £2,830 | £7,200 | £10,700 | £22,400 | - | - |
Auctions prices and values
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Gold Half Sovereign 1856 - Proof
On May 5, 2022, Heritage Auctions sold a NGC PR-65+ Ultra Cameo example for $208,800. It was previously part of the Quartermaster Collection.
Varieties
No dot
No Dot above L of Half
McDonald #003a.
Dot
Dot above L of Half
Mintage
- Half-Sovereign 1856 - No dot :
- Half-Sovereign 1856 - Dot : 478,000
Specifications - Half-Sovereign 1856 - No dot
- Mint: Sydney
- Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% silver
- Diameter : 19mm
- Engraver: Obverse: J. Wyon, Reverse: L.C. Wyon
Last update : Friday, April 25, 2025
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