AUSTRALIA HALF- SOVEREIGNS. 1858 Sydney Mint Type II gold Half Sovereign with major die spelling error, denomination spelt SOVRREIGN instead of SOVEREIGN. One of less than 10 examples known. This coin has been graded by PCGS as XF45 and is by far and away the finest known example. Only 3 coins have been graded by PCGS VG-10, Lot 11521 Status International Auction 389 (June 2004), Net: $9150, F-15 & this coin XF-45. Other sales recorded include Lot 1532, Australian Coin Auctions, Auction 308 (July 2011). Net: $15,502. Punch mark in obverse field, even wear right across both sides. VG. Lot 603, Australian Coin Auctions, Auction 309 (October 2011). Net: $23,850. Ex RBA Downie 290/556. G/VG, Mark in obverse field and across neck. Lot 555, Australian Coin Auctions, Auction 290 (November 2005). Net: $17,935. Ex Reserve Bank archives, VG. Lot 556, Australian Coin Auctions, Auction 290 (November 2005). Net: $17,935. Ex Reserve Bank archives, G/VG. Mark in obverse field and across neck. Lot 5629, Status International Auction 225 (June 2005). Net: $15,728. VG/F . An opportunity not to be missed

Estimate: AUD 50000