Half-Sovereign 1893 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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In the 1890s, the Australian colonies endured a severe economic downturn, with 1893 being an especially harsh year. This financial crisis led to the collapse of many banks, some of which never reopened. Consequently, the Melbourne Mint did not produce any half sovereigns from 1888 to 1895, except for a notable issue in 1893.
That year's mintage of 110,000 half sovereigns is believed to consist primarily, if not entirely, of the Jubilee Head design, as the Veiled Head had not yet been introduced and the last obverse die was of the former type. The presence of some 1893 Melbourne half sovereigns featuring the Veiled Head design remains an unexplained phenomenon, yet these coins undeniably exist.
Half-Sovereign 1893 value
The value of a Half-Sovereign 1893 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 1893 is $807.46.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Variety | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 - St. George - Sydney | - | - | $771 | $771 | $771 | $771 |
| 1893 - St. George - Melbourne | - | - | - | $133,000 | - | - |
| 1893 - Shield | - | - | - | $771 | $771 | $1,220 |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 - St. George - Sydney | $1,870 | $3,650 | $4,850 | $5,900 | $7,100 | - | - |
| 1893 - St. George - Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 - Shield | $2,760 | $4,150 | $7,400 | $9,100 | $11,000 | - | - |
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Varieties
St. George - Sydney
St. George, old (veiled) head and Sydney mint mark.
St. George - Melbourne
St. George, old (veiled) head and Melbourne mint mark.
Two examples are held in the Royal Australian Mint Collection, and another 4-5 pieces are known to reside in private hands.
Shield
Shield and jubilee head.
Mintage
- Half-Sovereign 1893 - St. George - Sydney : 250,000
- Half-Sovereign 1893 - St. George - Melbourne :
- Half-Sovereign 1893 - Shield : 110,000
Specifications - Half-Sovereign 1893 - St. George - Sydney
- Mint: Sydney
- Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper
- Diameter : 19mm
- Engraver: Obverse: T. Brock, Reverse: B. Pistrucci
Specifications - Half-Sovereign 1893 - Shield
- Mint: Melbourne
- Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper
- Diameter : 19mm
- Engraver: Obverse: J.E. Boehm, Reverse: J.B.Merlen
Last update : Monday, December 22, 2025
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