1856 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign with Type II Reverse PCGS G4
Half sovereign collectors may be aware that there are several varieties across the series, especially amongst the earlier issues. One of the earliest varieties is the 1856 Sydney Mint half sovereign with no berry above the “L” of “HALF”, what numismatists call the Type II reverse. I have had only three examples in stock since 2008. While the exact number in existence is not known, it has to be low, if their market appearances are any indication. Scarce, and one to keep in the long run. Ex-Reserve Bank of Australia, November 2005, lot 531. Professional Coin Grading Service is the global leader in coin authentication and grading. With over 60 million coins graded and counting, PCGS is trusted by collectors, dealers, and investors to certify authenticity, protect value, and elevate market confidence. This is a direct conversion of the 70-point PCGS grade to a 10-point scale, intended to present the grade in a more intuitive format for newer collectors. It is not our personal opinion or an attempt at regrading the coin to a different standard. To understand how the 70-point scale converts to a 10-point scale, [click here](https://drakesterling.com/en/page/the-ten-point-coin-grading-scale). Half sovereign collectors may be aware that there are several varieties across the series, especially amongst the earlier issues. One of the earliest varieties is the 1856 Sydney Mint half sovereign with no berry above the “L” of “HALF”, what numismatists call the Type II reverse. I have had only three examples in stock since 2008. While the exact number in existence is not known, it has to be low, if their market appearances are any indication. Scarce, and one to keep in the long run. Ex-Reserve Bank of Australia, November 2005, lot 531.