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Half-Sovereign 1881 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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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 $602.75.
- Adjectival
| Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 - Sydney - Cross Buried | £292 | £292 | £319 | £1,950 | £4,510 | £11,400 | £20,700 | £22,300 |
| 1881 - Sydney - Cross not Buried | £292 | £332 | £602 | £4,770 | £9,100 | £18,200 | £24,400 | - |
| 1881 - Melbourne | £292 | £373 | £640 | £4,380 | £8,000 | £15,700 | £26,500 | £28,300 |
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Varieties
Melbourne
Melbourne
Sydney - Cross Buried
Sydney
Cross Not Buried
Sydney - Cross not Buried
Sydney
Cross Buried
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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