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Sovereign 1855 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Sovereign 1855 value
The value of a Sovereign 1855 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 1855 is $1,231.95.
- Adjectival
| Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1855 | $870 | $1,840 | $2,370 | $7,600 | $19,000 | $58,800 | $117,700 | $136,300 |
Auctions prices and values
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Gold Sovereign 1855 - Proof
On May 5, 2022, Heritage Auctions sold a NGC PR-65 Ultra Cameo example for $336,000. It was previously part of the Quartermaster Collection and sold in June 2009 for $295,400 (uncertified). It has been supposed that only three examples of this issue exist in private hands.
Gold Sovereign 1855 - Circulation issue
A Type 1 1855 Sovereign also sold at the Quartermaster Collection (uncertified) for $179,350.
Mintage
- Sovereign 1855 : 502,000
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, February 7, 2025
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