1875s half sovereign

[NRSovereign]

Anyone own one or ever seen one just read some reading on internet and what I have read has intrigued me as I own one 

[NRSovereign]

[Zhorro]

9 hours ago, NRSovereign said:

Anyone own one or ever seen one just read some reading on internet and what I have read has intrigued me as I own one 

This is an interesting one.  Marsh states "Not Known" (p.137) but I have just had a look on eBay and currently seven examples are listed, but only one is slabbed and certified.  Also, it must be remembered that the London version of the half sovereign did have a Die No.5 and so it is important not to confused a "5" with an "S" - especially with worn examples.

[NRSovereign]

Got some better pictures here what does everyone think 

[sovereignsteve]

Current version of Marsh has it as unknown mintage and scarce. The old version has is as unknown mintage and normal availabilty, so a recent update there. The value is Spink suggests scarce.

That definitely looks like a S for Sydney not a 5

The details on the obverse look right for that year.

[Cornishfarmer]

My eyes need testing..... thought it was an 8!!!!

[NRSovereign]

Reckon it’s worth much then? 

[Xander]

9 hours ago, Zhorro said:

This is an interesting one.  Marsh states "Not Known" (p.137) but I have just had a look on eBay and currently seven examples are listed, but only one is slabbed and certified.  Also, it must be remembered that the London version of the half sovereign did have a Die No.5 and so it is important not to confused a "5" with an "S" - especially with worn examples.

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It looks like more than 1,000 pieces survived.