Watch List notes:

Australia, Victoria (1837-1901), gold Half-Sovereign, 1864, Sydney Branch Mint, 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 centre, crown above within tied laurel wreath, SYDNEY MINT above, HALF SOVEREIGN below, 3.99g (Marsh 389 R; KM 4; Fr.10; McDonald 11). Toned with an attractive red hue, very fine and rare.

Calendar year mintage 141,000

The second young head type Sydney Mint Sovereign was designed and engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon.
(£800-1,000)