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Sovereign 1856 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values

Sovereign 1856 - Australian coin
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Sovereign 1856 value

The value of a 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 Sovereign 1856 is $789.45.

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Variety VG F VF EF aUNC UNC CHU GEM
1856 $783$2,660$3,740$13,600$31,100$86,900$180,500$209,000

Auctions prices and values

View the average prices of certified Sovereign 1856 sold at auctions »

Gold Sovereign 1856 - Proof

On May 5, 2022, Heritage Auctions sold a NGC PR-65+ Ultra Cameo example for $327,600. It was previously part of the Quartermaster Collection and sold in 2009 (uncertified) for $294,400. A NGC PR-62 Ultra cameo sold in November 2020 for $194,290.

Gold Sovereign 1856 - Circulation issue

On January 5, 2015, a MS-61 NGC example sold for $52,687. An uncertified one sold for $131,875 in June 2009.

Mintage

  • Sovereign 1856 : 981,000

Specifications

  • Mint: Sydney
  • Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper
  • Diameter : 21.5mm
  • Engraver: Obverse: J. Wyon, Reverse: L.C. Wyon

Last update : Friday, December 8, 2023

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