Ancient Coins Islamic Dynasties Coinage of China Coinage of India Coinage of Asia Coinage of Africa Coinage of Europe Coinage the Americas Australia Sovereigns Return to previous page Auction #2, December 2nd 2007, Australian Sovereigns, Lots 1933-1960 Lot No. Photo Description Realized Lot 1933 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Shield Sovereign, Melbourne, 1887-M, S-3854, a truly rare coin in uncirculated grade, no distracting marks, nice golden color, shield reverse with M mintmark below wreath, Uncirculated, RR. Estimated Value $10,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos UNSOLD Lot 1934 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Sydney, 1873-S, S-3855, salvaged from the Douro shipwreck, the Douro sank on April 2nd, 1882, Uncirculated. Estimated Value $725 - 800. View details and enlarged photos $700 Lot 1935 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Sydney, 1886-S, S-3855, shield reverse, Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos UNSOLD Lot 1936 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Melbourne, 1872-M, S-3857, one of the rarer coins of the St. George series, this one is a really nice nearly uncirculated example, Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated, R. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos UNSOLD Lot 1937 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Melbourne, 1876-M, S-3857, St. George reverse, scarce is this high grade, flashy luster, NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos UNSOLD Lot 1938 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Melbourne, 1881-M, S-3857, BP on reverse, St. George, great luster, Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos UNSOLD Lot 1939 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Melbourne, 1883-M, S-3857C, one of the nicest looking coins despite a few bagmarks, bright flashy luster, type with WW complete on broad truncation, St George reverse, rare in this condition, PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos UNSOLD Lot 1940 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Melbourne, 1886-M, S-3857C, young-head Victoria, St. George reverse, a 'wow' coin with amazing luster, Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos UNSOLD Lot 1941 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Sydney, 1887-M, S-3857C, another 'wow' coin with dazzling luster and a cameo effect, young-head Victoria with St. George reverse, one of the finest known, Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos UNSOLD Lot 1942 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Sydney, 1875-S, S-3858A, St George reverse, no distracting marks, in original Monetarium holder, Uncirculated, R. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos UNSOLD Lot 1943 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Sydney, 1875-S, S-3858A, the bust has been lightly brushed, Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos $1,200 Lot 1944 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Sydney, 1880-S, S-3858A, St. George reverse, very nice, Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos UNSOLD Lot 1945 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Sydney, 1885-S, S-3858E, St. George reverse, a rare coin this nice, NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos $1,000 Lot 1946 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Melbourne, 1887-M, S-3867A, jubilee head, super flashy luster, NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos $360 Lot 1947 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Melbourne, 1893-M, S-3867C, jubilee head, NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos UNSOLD Lot 1948 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Sydney, 1887-S, S-3868, a rare coin in nearly uncirculated condition, good luster, Choice About Uncirculated, R. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos UNSOLD Lot 1949 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Sydney, 1890-S, S-3868B, dazzling luster, Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos UNSOLD Lot 1950 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Sydney, 1890-S, S-3868B, near gem quality with a great original lustrous look, in original Monetarium holder, Choice Lustrous Uncirculated. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos UNSOLD Lot 1951 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Sydney, 1892-S, S-3868, Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos UNSOLD Lot 1952 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Sydney, 1892-S, S-3868C, very flashy bright luster, jubilee head, NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos UNSOLD Lot 1953 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Sydney, 1892-S, S-3868C, jubilee head, NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos $420 Lot 1954 AUSTRALIA: Victoria, 1837-1901, AV Gold Sovereign, Melbourne, 1896-M, S-3875, worthy to be included in a high quality set, NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos $600 Lot 1955 AUSTRALIA: Edward VII, 1901-1910, AV Gold Sovereign, Melbourne, 1907-M, S-3971, choice original surfaces, in Monetarium holder, Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos $290 Lot 1956 AUSTRALIA: George V, 1910-1936, AV Gold Sovereign, Melbourne, 1931-M, S-4000, scarce date, extremely close to uncirculated, flashy luster, PCGS graded AU-58. Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos $620 Lot 1957 AUSTRALIA: George V, 1910-1936, AV Gold Sovereign, Perth, 1925-P, S-4001, Uncirculated. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos $440 Lot 1958 AUSTRALIA: George V, 1910-1936, AV Gold Sovereign, Perth, 1927-P, S-4001, scarce Perth date, great luster, NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos $625 Lot 1959 AUSTRALIA: George V, 1910-1936, AV Sovereign, Sydney, 1915-S, S-4003, PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos $250 Lot 1960 AUSTRALIA: George V, 1910-1936, AV Gold Sovereign, Sydney, 1924-S, S-4003, 1924-S, S-4003, closer to UNC, this a choice condition AU of this scarce Australian coin, About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos $2,000 Auction #2, December 2nd 2007, Australian Sovereigns, Lots 1933-1960 Ancient Coins Islamic Dynasties Coinage of China Coinage of India Coinage of Asia Coinage of Africa Coinage of Europe Coinage the Americas Australia Sovereigns Return to previous page World Numismatic Auctions presented by: Clark Smith World Gold Coins 1537 4th Street, Suite b San Rafael, CA 94901 Steve Album Rare Coins Steve Album and Joe Lang PO Box 7386 Santa Rosa, CA 95407 Email: csmith1541@yahoo.com Tel: (415) 457-1371 Fax: (415) 457-0340 Website: www.coinvault.com Email: joe@stevealbum.com Tel: (707) 539-2120 Fax: (707) 539-3348 Website: www.stevealbum.com © Copyright 2007 World Numismatic Auctions