Two high quality examples of the 1855 Sydney Mint Sovereign.

Notice the hairline from the forehead to the ear. Complete and untouched, the design sharp, the surfaces lustrous

Strength in the lettering 'AUSTRALIA' and the ribbon connecting the wreaths. Nice edges. 

A slight touch to the  hairline on the forehead. Sharp design and the surfaces lustrous

A strong crown distinguishes this 1855 Sydney Mint Sovereign.

Our respect for the 1855 Sydney Mint Sovereign is well documented. It is the nation’s first official gold coin and in the upper quality levels is extremely rare, a rarity that far outweighs demand.

Every circulating coin has a grading level at which serious rarity kicks in. That is the point at which the balance between acquiring a coin as a collectible - and as an investment - shifts more towards the latter.

The pie chart clearly shows that well circulated examples in the quality range of Poor to Good Very Fine are reasonably readily available. The chart also shows that Uncirculated examples are exceptionally scarce. We refer you to the pale blue area.

The 1855 Sydney Mint Sovereign is sought by the collector that is targeting important / key dates ... the very first year of our official gold currency is an important date in Australia’s numismatic and financial history. The coin also appeals to the sovereign collector. And given the scarcity of the '55 sovereign in the upper quality levels, it also appeals to the investor.