Sterling and Currency

Type II Sydney Mints

Type II sovereigns from the Sydney Mint (1857 - 1870) feature Queen Victoria's portrait with an Acacia wreath, and are markedly different to the sovereigns struck at the Royal Mint at that time. These coins circulated the globe - they were seen as far and wide as Canada, London, South America and India. Most were melted for their higher silver content, the key dates are exceptionally rare in high grade.

GOLD SOVEREIGN 1859 about Unc (PCGS AU 58)

Extremely close to mint state - powdery lustre in the reverse devices ... read more

$7,500.00

GOLD SOVEREIGN 1860 about Unc (AU 58)

A truly attractive example of this key date - just off the finest known ... read more

$27,500.00

GOLD SOVEREIGN 1860 good EF

Arguably the key to the Type II series, this a premium example ... read more

$8,500.00

GOLD SOVEREIGN 1861 about Unc

Extremely close to mint state - devoid of wear on the reverse ... read more

$4,500.00

GOLD SOVEREIGN 1862 about Unc

A cameo portrait on prooflike fields, clearly one of the earliest strikes ... read more

$12,500.00

GOLD SOVEREIGN 1864 good EF

Light rubbing and bagmarks across both sides, plenty of lustre remaining ... read more

$1,250.00

GOLD SOVEREIGN 1866 Unc (MS 62)

A lovely, mint state example ... read more

$2,500.00

GOLD SOVEREIGN 1868 about Unc

Stacks of lustre, just a hint of rubbing across the high points ... read more

$1,100.00

GOLD SOVEREIGN 1868 Unc (MS 62)

Light bagging either side, devoid of wear and with full lustre ... read more

$2,500.00

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Australian Gold Coins

We have extensive experience in handling all Australian gold soveriegns and halves, from the Adelaide Pounds of 1852 right through to the last coins of George V of 1931.

All of the Australian gold coins in our online shop are described in detail, and are depicted by high resolution images showing each side. Our listings are also often accompanied by background information to the coin's history. read more...

At Sterling & Currency, we specialize in handling Australian coins dating from our nation's settlement in 1788 through to the introduction of decimal currency in 1966.

We have an extensive range in our online store of Australian gold, copper and silver coins - we're committed to offering our customers coins that are attractive for their grade and priced according to the current market. read more...

The Australian proof and UNC coins struck by the Perth Mint and the RAM are the most accessible coins available to collectors today.

Our online stock doesn't reflect all of the decimal coins that we handle on a regular basis, much less the stock we have access to, so if you're not able to find a particular coin that you're keen to add to your collection, let us know and we'll be happy to contact you when it becomes available. read more