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Sovereign 1855 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values

Sovereign 1855 - Australian coin
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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 $801.82.

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Variety G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
1855 -$729$1,420$2,940$3,600$12,200
Variety MS-60 MS-62 MS-63 MS-64 MS-65 MS-66 MS-67
1855 $53,100$102,600$127,300$152,000$209,000--

Auctions prices and values

View the average prices of certified Sovereign 1855 sold at auctions »

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, December 8, 2023

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Ultra Rare 1855 Sydney Mint Gold Sovereign NGC AU58 #0020 $24,990.00 2d 22h left

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