Australia 1883-S Gold 1/2 Sovereign KM-5 NGC XF-40 (AGW = 0.1177 oz.)
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1883-S Young Head Crenulated Reverse XF40 NGC, Syndey mint, KM5.
Australia 1886-S Gold 1/2 Sovereign KM-5 PCGS AU-53 (AGW = 0.1177 oz.)
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1886-S Young Head AU53 PCGS, Syndey mint, KM5.
Australia 1887-S Gold 1/2 Sovereign Young Head KM-5 PCGS AU-58 (AGW = 0.1178 oz.)
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1887-S Young Head AU58 PCGS, Syndey mint, KM5. Only one coin graded higher at PCGS. Very scarce date in this quality.
The same date in PCGS AU 55 realized 3700 AUD in 2018 (NumisBid Signature Sale #3 Australian Pre-Decimal Coins 11 March 2018)
Australia 1891-S Gold 1/2 Sovereign Without J.E.B. KM-9 PCGS AU-58 (AGW = 0.1177 oz.)
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1891-S AU58 PCGS, KM9. Jubilee type, Sydney, (S), mint. Variety with no "JEB". This date and mintmark type almost never appears in higher grades. Tied for TOP POPULATION with 3 more speciments at PCGS.
Australia 1897-S Gold Half Sovereign S-3881A KM-12 PCGS AU-58 (AGW = 0.1177 oz.)
Victoria, half sovereign, 1897S, veiled bust l., rev. St. George and the dragon, S above date (S.3881), certified and graded by PCGS as About Uncirculated 58, rare.
Last appearance of this coin and grade was on a St James Auction (Auction 13 Coins, Banknotes, Military Medals and Orders, Lot 290) where it realized a hammer price of 850 GBP and sold for around $1400 USD.
Australia 1900-S Gold 1/2 Sovereign KM-12 NGC MS-65 (AGW = 0.1177 oz.)
Victoria gold 1/2 Sovereign 1900-S, KM12, NGC MS-65. Veiled Head type. Gem Uncirculated and Top Population in the PCGS/NGC combined coin census. Superb strike and highly, almost prooflike reflective surfaces. The finest certified example by a full two points.
Australia 1902-S Gold 1/2 Sovereign KM-14 ANACS AU-58 Details (AGW = 0.1177 oz.)
Edward VII gold 1/2 Sovereign 1902-S NGC, Sydney mint, KM14.
Australia 1902-S Gold 1/2 Sovereign KM-14 ANACS MS-60 Details (AGW = 0.1177 oz.)
Australia 1902-S Gold 1/2 Sovereign KM-14 PCGS MS-62 (AGW = 0.1177 oz.)
Edward VII gold 1/2 Sovereign 1902-S MS62 PCGS, Sydney mint, KM14.
Australia 1902-S Gold 1/2 Sovereign KM-14 PCGS MS-63 (AGW = 0.1177 oz.)
Edward VII gold 1/2 Sovereign 1902-S MS63 PCGS, Sydney mint, KM14.
Australia 1908-S Gold 1/2 Sovereign KM-14 PCGS MS-65 (Reserve Bank of Australia) (AGW = 0.1178 oz.)
Edward VII gold 1/2 Sovereign 1908-S, KM14 PCGS MS-65 Reserve Bank of Australia Pedigree. Tied for Top Population with just one coin at PCGS and one of the finest surviving Edward Half Sovereigns.
Last appearance of this coin and grade was on a Universal Coin Auction in Australia on October 2014 where it realized $5175 AUD.
Australia 1908-M Gold 1/2 Sovereign KM-14 PCGS MS-64 (AGW = 0.1177 oz.) (Ex: Reserve Bank of Australia)
Edward VII gold 1/2 Sovereign 1908-M, KM14, MS64 PCGS Reserve Bank of Australia. Top Population and currently unique at this grade.
Australia 1866-SY Gold Sovereign KM-4 PCGS MS-62 (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
Victoria gold Sovereign 1866-SYDNEY MS62 PCGS, Sydney mint, KM4. A pleasing example of the type with sparkling surfaces and only a spattering of light bagmarks preventing a higher grade.
Victoria gold "Shield" Sovereign 1872-M MS62 PCGS, Melbourne mint, KM6. A rare encounter in such a splendid Mint State presentation and highly desirable thus.
Victoria gold "Shield" Sovereign 1872-S PCGS MS62, Sydney mint, KM6, S-3855. 1872 is the scarcest date in the Sydney Mint Shield Reverse Series and it also has the highest catalogue value in Greg McDonald's pocket guide. This specimen is tied with 6 more at PCGS for TOP POPULATION.
Australia 1873-S Gold Sovereign Shield Reverse PCGS MS-62+ (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
Victoria gold "Shield" Sovereign 1873-S MS62+ PCGS, Sydney mint. KM6. A scarcer earlier date of the type. Second highest graded at PCGS.
Australia 1873-S Gold Sovereign St. George KM-7 NGC MS-62 (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
Victoria gold "St. George" Sovereign 1873-S MS62 NGC, Sydney mint, KM7, S-3858A, McD Ref146. Scarce in this designation with high catalogue value as all early St. George's sovs.
Australia 1882-S Gold Sovereign Shield Reverse KM-6 PCGS MS-62+ (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
Victoria gold Sovereign 1882-S Shield, KM6, MS62+ PCGS. The last time I handled a 1882-S Shield in mint state was back in October 2012 when it was sold for $2300 USD. Certainly a scarcer date, which is reflected on the PCGS Population Report.
Australia 1902-M Gold Sovereign KM-15 PCGS MS-63 (AGW = 0.2354 oz.)
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1902-M MS63 PCGS, Melbourne mint, KM15. Top Population. First year of reign and currently among a select number of like-certified examples, with none graded finer.
Australia 1902-S Gold Sovereign KM-15 PCGS MS-63 (AGW = 0.2354 oz.)
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1902-S MS63 PCGS, Sydney mint. KM15
Australia 1905-P Gold Sovereign KM-15 PCGS MS-63 (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1905-P MS63 PCGS, KM15. Perth, (P), mint. PCGS MS 63 for an Edward VII Perth Mint Gold Sovereign is quite an achievement.
Australia 1906-P Gold Sovereign S-3972 PCGS MS-63 (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1906-P MS62 PCGS, Perth mint, KM15. PCGS MS 63 for an Edward VII Perth Mint Gold Sovereign is quite an achievement.
Australia 1915-P Gold Sovereign KM-29 PCGS MS-63 (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
George V gold Sovereign 1915-P MS63 PCGS, Perth mint, KM29.
Australia 1915-P Gold Sovereign KM-29 PCGS MS-64 (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
George V gold Sovereign 1915-P MS64 PCGS, Perth mint, KM29.
Australia 1921-P Gold Sovereign KM-29 NGC MS-65 (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
George V gold Sovereign 1921-P MS65 NGC, Perth mint, KM29. A delightful offering of this elusive date with brilliant lustre. Gem Uncirculated and very scarce at this grade.
Australia 1929-P Gold Sovereign KM-32 PCGS MS-64 (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
George V gold Sovereign 1929-P MS64 PCGS, Perth mint, KM32. A first class example of this date, which is currently a Top Population coin in the PCGS Registry.
Australia 1930-P Gold Sovereign KM-32 PCGS MS-64+ (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
George V gold Sovereign 1930-P MS64+ PCGS, Perth mint, KM32. A first class example of this date, which is probably the scarcest of the three Small Head George V Gold Sovereigns minted in Perth.
Great Britain 1989 Gold 1/2 Sovereign Anniversary NGC Proof-70 UC (AGW = 0.1176 oz.)
Elizabeth II gold Proof 1/2 Sovereign 1989, KM955, PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. Struck for the 500th anniversary of the Sovereign. This is the perfect type coin.
Great Britain 1872 Gold Sovereign St. George S-3856A PCGS MS-64 (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
Victoria gold "St. George" Sovereign 1872 MS64 PCGS, KM752, S-3856A. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated with original lustre. Scarce this nice.
Great Britain 1890 Gold Sovereign 2nd Obverse S-3866B PCGS MS-64 (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
Victoria gold Sovereign 1890 MS64 PCGS, KM767. Jubilee Head type. Top Population.
Great Britain 1904 Gold Sovereign S-3969 PCGS MS-63 (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1904, S-3969, KM805, MS63 PCGS, exceptionally fine, highly lustrous with only tiny abrasions.
This is a scarcer date for the series in higher grades as only two coins have been graded higher at both PCGS and NGC.
Great Britain 1907 Gold Sovereign S-3969 PCGS MS-64 (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1907, S-3969, KM805, MS64 PCGS. Unusually choice for the type.
Great Britain 1908 Gold Sovereign S-3969 NGC MS-64 (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1908, S-3969, KM805, MS64 NGC. Unusually choice for the type. Top Population and currently unique at this grade.
Great Britain 1910 Gold Sovereign S-3969 NGC MS-65 (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
Edward VII gold Sovereign 1910, S-3969, KM805, MS65 NGC. Top Population.
Great Britain 1983 Gold Sovereign KM-919 NGC Proof-70 CAMEO (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
Elizabeth II gold Proof Sovereign 1983 PR70 Cameo NGC, KM919.
Great Britain 1987 Gold Sovereign KM-943 NGC Proof-70 UC (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
Elizabeth II gold Proof Sovereign 1987 PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC, KM919.
Great Britain 2002 Gold Sovereign Golden Jubilee KM-1026 NGC Proof-70 UC (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
Elizabeth II gold Proof "Golden Jubilee" Sovereign 2002 PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC, KM1026. Mintage 20,500. One year type.
Great Britain 1996 Gold 2 Pounds Soccer Championship KM-973b PCGS Proof-68 DCAM (AGW = 0.4709 oz.)
Elizabeth II gold 2 Pounds 1996 PCGS 68 DEEP CAMEO, S-4317, Tenth European Football Championship. Mintage of only 2,098 pieces. AGW 0.4711 oz.
Great Britain 1996 Gold 2 Pounds European Championship NGC Proof-69 UC (AGW = 0.4708 oz.)
Elizabeth II gold 2 Pounds 1996 NGC 69 ULTRA CAMEO, S-4317, Tenth European Football Championship. Mintage of only 2,098 pieces. AGW 0.4711 oz. TOP POPULATION!
Elizabeth II gold 5 Pounds 1989 NGC MS 69 DPL, Royal mint, KM958. Perfect coin celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Gold Sovereign. Highly sought after from collectors aiming for the perfect 1989 Gold Sovereign Set. The 5 Pound on offer is the Uncirculated type, which is much scarcer than the Proof at higher grades. No coins have been graded so far MS70 at NGC or PCGS, therefore the coin on offer is the best available!
South Africa 1928-SA Gold Sovereign KM-21 PCGS MS-65+ (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
George V gold Sovereign 1928-SA MS65+ PCGS, Pretoria mint, KM21.
A Top 1% Population coin and a conditional rarity! Only 28 coins out of 5014 have achieved the MS-65+ or better grade at the combined PCGS and NGC Population out of all South Africa Gold Sovereigns!
South Africa 1928-SA Gold Sovereign KM-21 PCGS MS-66 (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
George V gold Sovereign 1928-SA MS66 PCGS, Pretoria mint, KM21. A superb South African Sovereign, a premium Gem with a deep orange tone to the planchet and immensely sharp surfaces free from severe marks. Scarcely contested at this elite grade level, a truly spectacular example of the type. Top Population.
South Africa 1931-SA Gold Sovereign KM-A22 ANACS MS-65 (AGW = 0.2355 oz.)
George V gold Sovereign 1931-SA MS65 ANACS, Pretoria mint, KMA22. Scarcer date/grade combination.
Australia 1923 1/2 Penny KM-22 PCGS XF-45
George V 1/2 Penny 1923-(M) XF45 PCGS, Melbourne mint, KM22. The final and key production date for this beloved series. Dies dated 1922 were used for the majority of the calendar year, leaving only a scant mintage figure for 1923.
Australia 1955-(P) 1/2 Penny No Dot KM-49 PCGS Proof-63 RB
Elizabeth II Proof 1/2 Penny 1955-(p) PR63 Red and Brown PCGS, Perth mint, KM49. "No dot" variety. Exceptionally scarce, with a reported mintage of only 301 pieces, this example is among the best, with only two examples grading higher at PCGS out of a population of 7. Surfaces are watery and bright, with a remarkable fuchsia tone on the reverse.
Australia 1955(p) Half Penny No Dot PCGS Proof-63 RD
Australia - Elizabeth II, 1955-Y Proof Half Penny. A stunning proof coin with exceptional red-brilliant surfaces. In 1955 the Perth Mint only produced 301 proof half pennies, making this highly graded piece very rare and desirable. This date has recently appeared on the market with Red-Brown expressions, this is a fully Red coin and as such demands e premium. PCGS graded PR63RD and only one coin known better so far in the PCGS population report.
Australia 1960-(P) 1/2 Penny KM-61 PCGS Proof-68 RD
Elizabeth II Proof 1/2 Penny 1960-(P) PR68 Red PCGS, KM61. Mintage of 1,030 pieces in Proof. Top Population.
Australia 1962-(P) 1/2 Penny KM-61 PCGS Proof-67 RD
Elizabeth II Proof 1/2 Penny 1962-(P) PR68 Red PCGS, KM61. Mintage of 1,064 pieces in Proof. Top Population.
Australia 1963-(P) 1/2 Penny KM-61 PCGS Proof-68 RD
Elizabeth II Proof 1/2 Penny 1963-(P) PR68 Red PCGS, KM61. Mintage of 1,060 pieces in Proof. Top Population.
Australia 1955 Y. (p) Penny PCGS Proof-63 RD
Australia - Elizabeth II, 1955-Y Proof Penny. A stunning proof coin from the first year of issue with exceptional red-brilliant surfaces. In 1955 the Perth Mint only produced 301 proof pennies, making this highly graded piece very rare and desirable. Fully red surfaces and a blazing appearance. No spotting is noted, and the piece would seem to be rather conservatively graded at that. Tremendous eye appeal and as such demands e premium. PCGS graded PR63RD.
Australia 1957-(P) Penny Dot after PENNY KM-56 PCGS Proof-67 RD
Elizabeth II Proof Penny 1957-(p) PR67 Red PCGS, Perth Mint, KM56. Mintage of 1,112 pieces in Proof. Top Population.
Australia 1959-(P) Penny Dot After PENNY KM-56 PCGS Proof-68 RD
Elizabeth II Proof Penny 1959-(P) PR68 Red PCGS, KM56. Perth mint without mintmark. Mintage of 1,506 pieces in Proof. Top Population and currently unique at this grade.
Australia 1960-(P) Penny Dot After Penny KM-56 PCGS Proof-68 RD
Elizabeth II Proof Penny 1960-(p) PR68 Red PCGS, Perth mint, KM56. Mintage of 1,030 pieces in Proof. Top Population.
Australia 1961-(P) Penny Dot After PENNY KM-56 PCGS Proof-66 RD
Elizabeth II Proof Penny 1961-(p) PR68 Red PCGS, Perth mint, KM56.
Australia 1963-(P) Penny Dot After PENNY KM-56 PCGS Proof-68 RD
Elizabeth II Proof Penny 1963-(p) PR68 Red PCGS, Perth mint, KM56. Mintage 1,100. Top Population and currently unique at this grade.
Australia 1911 Silver 3 Pence KM-24 NGC MS-64
George V 3 Pence 1911-(L) MS64 NGC, London mint, KM24.
Australia 1955 Silver 3 Pence KM-57 NGC Proof-67
Elizabeth II Proof 3 Pence 1955 PR67 NGC, KM57. Mintage of 1,040 pieces in Proof. A superb coin with unmarked surfaces. Top Population.
Australia 1912 Silver 6 Pence KM-25 PCGS MS-63+ (Toned)
George V Sixpence 1912 MS63+ PCGS, KM25.
Australia 1955(m) Silver Sixpence PCGS Proof-66
Elizabeth II Proof 6 Pence 1955(m) PR66 PCGS, Melbourne mint, KM58. Mintage of 1,200 pieces.
Australia 1955 Silver 6 Pence KM-58 NGC Proof-67
Elizabeth II Proof 6 Pence 1955 PR66 NGC, KM58. 1,200 pieces minted in Proof. A virtually flawless example of the type. Top Population.
Australia 1962(m) Silver Sixpence PCGS Proof-64
Elizabeth II Proof 6 Pence 1955(m) PR64 PCGS, Melbourne mint, KM58. Mintage of 2,016 pieces.
Australia 1955 Silver Shilling KM-59 NGC Proof-67
Elizabeth II Proof Shilling 1955, KM59, PF67 NGC. Just 1200 minted in Proof and this must be one of the finest. Top Population.
Australia 1910 Silver Florin KM-21 PCGS XF-45
Edward VII 1910 Florin, KM21, XF45 PCGS
Australia 1911 Silver Florin KM-27 PCGS VF-30
George V Florin 1911 VF30 PCGS, KM27.
Australia 1914 Silver Florin KM-27 PCGS XF-40
George V Florin 1914 XF40 PCGS, KM27.
Australia 1915-H Silver Florin KM-27 PCGS VF-35
George V Florin 1915-H VF35 PCGS, KM27. Heaton, (H), mint. A tough early date.
Australia 1932-(M) Silver Florin KM-27 PCGS F-15
George V Florin 1932 (m), KM27, VF15 PCGS.
Australia 1932-(M) Silver Florin KM-27 PCGS VF-30
George V Florin 1932 (m), KM27, VF30 PCGS.
Australia 1939-(M) Silver Florin KM-40 PCGS MS-63
George VI Florin 1939 MS63 PCGS, Melbourne mint, KM40. Key date of the George VI Florin series coming from a relatively low mintage of 630,000 coins. Lustrous with spots of original toning. Scarce in Mint State.
Australia 1967 Andor Meszaros Silver Dollar KM-XM2 PCGS MS-65
Andor Mezaros silver Unofficial Pattern Dollar 1967 PCGS MS-65, KM-XM2. Coming from a reported mintage of only 1,500 pieces.
Australia 1967 Andor Meszaros Silver Dollar KM-XM2 NGC MS-66 (Toned)
Andor Mezaros silver Unofficial Pattern Dollar 1967 NGC MS-66, KM-XM2. Coming from a reported mintage of only 1,500 pieces.
Australia 1967 Meszaros Silver Fantasy Dollar KM-XM2 NGC Proof-63
Andor Mezaros silver Unofficial Proof Pattern Dollar 1967 PR63 NGC, KM-XM2. Mintage: 1,200
Australia 1979 One Cent PCGS Proof-70 DCAM
Tied for Top Population with just 9 coins at PCGS.
Australia 1979 20 Cents PCGS Proof-70 DCAM
Tied for Top Population with just 10 coins at PCGS.
Australia 1980 50 Cents PCGS Proof-70 DCAM
Australia 2001 50 Cents New South Wales PCGS Proof-70 DCAM
Tied for Top Population with just 15 coins at PCGS.
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