Coins and Australia - Half-Sovereign 1881 - Australian pre-decimal coins price guide and values

Half-Sovereign 1881 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values

Half-Sovereign 1881 - Australian coin
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Half-Sovereign 1881 value

The value of a Half-Sovereign 1881 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 1881 is $622.08.

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Variety VG F VF EF aUNC UNC CHU GEM
1881 - Sydney - Cross Buried £291£291£318£1,940£4,500£11,300£20,600£22,200
1881 - Sydney - Cross not Buried £291£330£600£4,760£9,100£18,100£24,300-
1881 - Melbourne £291£372£638£4,370£7,900£15,600£26,400£28,200

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Varieties

Melbourne

Melbourne

Half Sovereign - Melbourne - Victoria

Sydney - Cross Buried

Sydney

Half Sovereign - Sydney - Victoria

Cross Not Buried

Half Sovereign - Cross Buried - Victoria

Sydney - Cross not Buried

Sydney

Half Sovereign - Sydney - Victoria

Cross Buried

Half Sovereign - Cross Not Buried - Victoria

Mintage

  • Half-Sovereign 1881 - Melbourne : 42,000
  • Half-Sovereign 1881 - Sydney - Cross Buried : 62,000
  • Half-Sovereign 1881 - Sydney - Cross not Buried : n/a

Specifications - Half-Sovereign 1881 - Melbourne

  • Mint: Melbourne
  • Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper
  • Diameter : 19mm
  • Engraver: Obverse: W. Wyon, Reverse: J.B.Merlen

Last update : Friday, April 25, 2025

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