Watch List notes:

Australia, Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1855 Sydney mint, young filleted head left, engraved by Joshua Payne, date below, legend surrounding, rev. AUSTRALIA at centre, crown and laurel wreath surrounding, SYDNEY MINT above, ONE SOVEREIGN below, weight 7.94g (Bentley 629; McD 102; QM 25 R3; Marsh 360 R; KM 2; Fr. 9). Bagmarked from circulation, surface marks and scuffs, though with a good portrait, good fine and very rare as the first currency date of this type.

Calendar year mintage 502,000.

g This item is sold under the investment gold scheme. VAT may be reclaimed on investment gold lots by VAT registered traders.