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Victoria (1837-1901), gold Half-Sovereign, Sydney Branch Mint, 1858. Second young head left with wreath of banksia in hair, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D: rev. AUSTRALIA across center, crown above within tied laurel wreath, SYDNEY MINT above, HALF SOVEREIGN below (Marsh 383; Fr 10a; KM 3). Some light hairline marks, nick on cheek, toned, some die clash evident on reverse, and very rare this well preserved, in NGC holder graded MS 62+, Pop 1; the only Mint State example graded at NGC. Estimated Value $15,000

Ex St James Auction 21, 19th April 2012, lot 551.

NGC certification 2718443-004. Calendar year mintage=483,000.