1856-S Sydney Mint Half Sovereign. VG NEWRELEASES showing the crowned bust of

showing the crowned bust of James I right with XII behind

mountainous and heathland areas of eastern Australia and the island of Tasmania

Issued by The Perth Mint

or working alongside his sourpuss neighbor

Known by the familiar epithet ‘Great Southern Land’

1856-S Sydney Mint Half Sovereign. VG NEWRELEASES showing the crowned bust of1856 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign, an important early Australian gold issue from the first years of local sovereign production. Graded VG, this example shows heavy circulation wear but retains clear historic character and collector appeal. A scarce and desirable colonial era half sovereign, representing a key period in Australias numismatic history.