1855 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign - PCGS G6

Australia, 1855 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign -

There are several classic Australian rarities that are essential to the collection of every connoisseur numismatist and serious investor. The half sovereign of 1855 is one of those rarities. Minted in low numbers and with only a few dozen examples surviving, the date is the key coin to the Australian half sovereign series. It is desirable in every grade (even in so-called “body bags”), and in constant demand with serious collectors and investors looking for a world-class rarity to add to their collection or portfolio. The present coin is lot 524 from the renowned Reserve Bank of Australia hoard, which was dispersed to collectors in November 2005. It is one of the nicest 1855 half sovereigns available on the market at the moment, and is free from serious scratches, cleaning, bends, edge knocks, or other faults. If you’re one of the many collectors or investors seeking to add a serious coin to your collection or portfolio, this is your coin.