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Auction 022 · Bidding now open

1,031 Lots Open.
The live sale starts 27 November

Colonial gold, key-date sovereigns and half sovereigns, Australian pre-decimal rarities, English coins, and a varied selection of silver and decimal issues, catalogued and taking absentee bids now. Register once and you can bid on any lot in the sale.

Live auction Fri 27 November Bidding from 9:00am AEDT
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1930 Penny, aVF, obverse and reverse, Lot 27
Lot 27 · Indian obverse 1930, Penny, aVF

Even wear throughout, with pleasing original surfaces and no major marks or damage.

Estimate AU$18,000 – AU$22,000 Starting bid AU$15,000
1855-SY Sydney Mint Half Sovereign, PCGS G06, obverse and reverse, Lot 92
Lot 92 · Reserve Bank provenance 1855-SY, Sydney Mint Half Sovereign, PCGS G06

Even, consistent wear with no major distractions, with the outline of Queen Victoria's portrait still visible.

Estimate AU$15,000 – AU$18,000 Starting bid AU$10,000

Auction 022 · Highlights

Estimates in Australian dollars.

Explore 1,031 lots spanning colonial gold, sovereigns and half sovereigns, Australian pre-decimal rarities, English coins, silver and decimal issues. Highlights include the 1852 Adelaide Pound graded PCGS MS62, early Sydney Mint half sovereigns, the iconic 1930 Penny and exceptional 1966 proofs.

1852 Adelaide Pound, PCGS MS62, obverse and reverse, Lot 1081852 Adelaide Pound, PCGS MS62, obverse and reverse, second photograph, Lot 1081852 Adelaide Pound, PCGS MS62, obverse and reverse, PCGS image with certificate number, Lot 108
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Cover lot Lot 108 · Sovereigns and Colonial Gold

1852, Adelaide Pound, PCGS MS62

Australia's first locally struck gold coin, made at the Adelaide Assay Office during the gold rush without prior authorisation from the British Crown. This Type II example displays gleaming golden mint lustre and a particularly strong, well-defined strike, and is the finest Adelaide Pound we have been able to offer.

Provenance Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 98, Lot 1318, where it realised $45,140 including buyer's premium.

Estimate AU$27,000 – AU$35,000 Starting bid AU$25,000
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Sovereigns and Colonial Gold

The 1852 Adelaide Pound leads a selection of Australian gold spanning colonial coinage and branch-mint sovereigns. Supporting highlights include the 1871-S Small BP, the inaugural 1899-P Perth Mint issue and certified 1914-P, 1924-S and 1926-M Sovereigns.

1924-S Sovereign, PCGS MS62, obverse and reverse, Lot 142
Lot 142 Key date

1924-S, Sovereign, PCGS MS62

A key date coin in the Sydney Mint sovereign series, scarce in this grade.

Condition Softer strike on reverse, with light original toning.

Estimate AU$3,000 – AU$3,300 Starting bid AU$2,800
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1899-P Sovereign, NGC MS62, obverse and reverse, Lot 122
Lot 122 Inaugural Perth issue

1899-P, Sovereign, NGC MS62

The inaugural Perth Mint sovereign, and a key date coin in the Veiled Head Sovereign series. Fully struck, scarce in higher grades.

Estimate AU$2,000 – AU$2,200 Starting bid AU$1,800
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1871-S St George Small BP Sovereign, PCGS AU58, obverse and reverse, Lot 112
Lot 112 Key to the series

1871-S, St George Small BP Sovereign, PCGS AU58

The key to the St George young head sovereign series, scarce in higher grades. The first year of issue for Sydney Mint under the classic design, with almost full lustre.

Estimate AU$2,250 – AU$2,500 Starting bid AU$2,000
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1926-M Sovereign, PCGS MS63, obverse and reverse, Lot 144
Lot 144 Semi key date

1926-M, Sovereign, PCGS MS63

A semi key date with a mintage of just 211,107 coins. Scarce and Choice Uncirculated, with bright golden lustre.

Estimate AU$2,000 – AU$2,200 Starting bid AU$1,800
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Half Sovereigns

Early Sydney Mint issues headline this group, including the 1855 Half Sovereign with Reserve Bank of Australia provenance and an 1856 example graded PCGS AU58. Shield reverse dates are complemented by a 1915-S Half Sovereign graded PCGS MS65.

1855-SY Sydney Mint Half Sovereign, PCGS G06, obverse and reverse, Lot 92
Lot 92 Reserve Bank provenance

1855-SY, Sydney Mint Half Sovereign, PCGS G06

The inaugural issue of Australia's first official, locally struck legal-tender gold coinage, with an original mintage of just 21,000 pieces and an estimated 50–60 surviving today. Retains a full, clear date and obverse legend.

Condition Even, consistent wear with no major distractions, with the outline of Queen Victoria's portrait still visible.

Provenance Ex Reserve Bank of Australia Collection, dispersed in 2005, Lot 524, with the pedigree recognised on the PCGS holder.

Estimate AU$15,000 – AU$18,000 Starting bid AU$10,000
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1856-SY Sydney Mint Half Sovereign, PCGS AU58, obverse and reverse, Lot 93
Lot 93 Type I

1856-SY, Sydney Mint Half Sovereign, PCGS AU58

An extremely rare Type I Sydney Mint Half Sovereign, one of the finest graded for the date. Only six other examples are known at this level, with just three finer. Golden lustre gleams throughout.

Condition The slightest hint of wear in the hair, and some minor bag marks.

Estimate AU$12,000 – AU$15,000 Starting bid AU$10,000
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1887-M Half Sovereign, NGC XF45, obverse and reverse, Lot 100
Lot 100 Key date

1887-M, Half Sovereign, NGC XF45

A recognised key date half sovereign of the Young Head type, with this design reportedly accounting for fewer than 10,000 pieces of the total mintage of approximately 64,000. Extremely scarce in higher grades.

Estimate AU$2,000 – AU$2,200 Starting bid AU$1,800
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1872-S Half Sovereign, NGC AU58, obverse and reverse, Lot 97
Lot 97 Semi key in high grades

1872-S, Half Sovereign, NGC AU58

An early shield reverse example and a semi key date in high grades. Scarce, with superior eye appeal and practically full lustre.

Estimate AU$2,000 – AU$2,200 Starting bid AU$1,800
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1915-S Half Sovereign, PCGS MS65, obverse and reverse, Lot 107
Lot 107 Gem Uncirculated

1915-S, Half Sovereign, PCGS MS65

A Gem Uncirculated surface with an unusually strong strike for a half sovereign.

Condition Excessive die striations and die cracks.

Estimate AU$1,200 – AU$1,300 Starting bid AU$1,100
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Pre-Decimal Coins

The 1930 Penny and a PCGS MS63BN 1925 Penny lead the pre-decimal offering. The selection also includes a 1910 Florin, a 1923 Halfpenny and a Melbourne Centenary Florin accompanied by a Perth Foy & Gibson bag.

1930 Penny, aVF, obverse and reverse, Lot 27
Lot 27 Indian obverse

1930, Penny, aVF

Australia's most famous and sought-after circulating coin rarity. A particularly attractive Almost Very Fine, struck from the Indian obverse die and displaying six clear pearls with both sides of the centre diamond visible.

Condition Even wear throughout, with pleasing original surfaces and no major marks or damage.

Estimate AU$18,000 – AU$22,000 Starting bid AU$15,000
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1925 Penny, PCGS MS63BN, obverse and reverse, Lot 26
Lot 26 Key date

1925, Penny, PCGS MS63BN

A Choice Uncirculated example of this key date penny, retaining full original lustre and a glossy, dark chocolate brown tone throughout. Extremely scarce at this level of preservation.

Condition Some minor tone spots.

Estimate AU$6,000 – AU$8,000 Starting bid AU$5,000
View Lot 26 →
1910 Florin, PCGS MS64, obverse and reverse, Lot 39
Lot 39 Inaugural year

1910, Florin, PCGS MS64

The inaugural year of Australian silver coinage, and scarce in Choice Uncirculated grades. Light peachy tone and nice for the grade.

Estimate AU$2,200 – AU$2,600 Starting bid AU$2,000
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1923 Halfpenny, VF, obverse and reverse, Lot 14
Lot 14 Key date

1923, Halfpenny, VF

A nice above average example of this scarce key date halfpenny, with 6 clear pearls and full centre diamond.

Condition Diagnostic die cracks through obverse legend, and some insignificant rim knocks on reverse.

Estimate AU$800 – AU$1,200 Starting bid AU$600
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English Coins

English coin highlights range from seventeenth-century crowns and halfcrowns to the 1821 George IV Proof Half Sovereign and a 1927 Proof Set. Charles II, William and Mary, and Anne provide the earlier silver selections.

1821 Great Britain Proof Half Sovereign, aFDC, obverse and reverse, Lot 842
Lot 842 Very rare

1821, Great Britain, Proof Half Sovereign, aFDC

A very rare Laureate Head Type I Proof Half Sovereign of George IV, representing the first Half Sovereign design of his reign. Marsh 403A, rated R3. It is estimated that only around 15 to 30 examples survive today.

Condition Some minor hairlines and light scratches are present.

Estimate AU$12,000 – AU$15,000 Starting bid AU$10,000
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1689 England William III and Mary II Halfcrown, gVF, obverse and reverse, Lot 860
Lot 860 William & Mary

1689, England, William III & Mary II, Halfcrown, gVF

S. 3435. Toned with underlying iridescence. Conjoined busts of William & Mary, Co-Regents of England, issued in the inaugural year of their reign. Scarce in high grades.

Condition Die crack through crown on reverse.

Estimate AU$700 – AU$1,000 Starting bid AU$500
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1927 United Kingdom Proof Set, FDC, six coins in the red leather case, Lot 908
Lot 908 Wreath Crown year

1927, United Kingdom, Proof Set, FDC

A proof set issued to commemorate the new 'Wreath Crown' design, as issued in a premium red leather case. Scarce, and a popular set.

Condition The case has some minor wear.

Estimate AU$1,200 – AU$1,500 Starting bid AU$1,000
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Silver Coins

The silver selection includes a PCGS PR70DCAM Australian Open gold-plated silver $2. The Kookaburra 10oz Collection, 2015 Fine Silver Proof Set and DeLorean presentation complete the group.

Decimal Coins

A 1966 20c Proof graded PCGS PR70DCAM leads the decimal highlights, alongside the 2017 Planetary Set and the 2010 Heritage 2c Proof. A 1966 Silver Proof 50c graded PCGS PR69DCAM, Top Pop with a population of 71, and a Mars $2 graded PCGS MS68 round out the selection.

2017 Planetary Set, UNC, cover of the Planetary Coins presentation booklet, Lot 678
Lot 678 Sought-after set

2017, Planetary Set, UNC

Highly sought after among collectors, its enduring desirability is driven largely by the inclusion of the immensely popular Mars $2 coin. Complete with original Mint-issued instructions, diorama booklet and cardboard presentation box.

Estimate AU$3,000 – AU$5,000 Starting bid AU$2,500
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2010 2c Proof Coin, PCGS PR69DCAM, obverse and reverse, Lot 608
Lot 608 Mintage of 400

2010, 2c Proof Coin, PCGS PR69DCAM

A scarce 2c issue with a mintage of only 400 from the 2010 Heritage Proof Set. PCGS population data records 24 examples in this grade, with only 2 graded higher.

Estimate AU$1,000 – AU$1,500 Starting bid AU$700
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1966 50c Silver Proof, PCGS PR69DCAM, obverse and reverse, Lot 499
Lot 499 Top Pop

1966, 50c Silver Proof, PCGS PR69DCAM. Top Pop.

Issued as part of the first proof set released in Australia following decimalisation. Almost flawless surfaces, a superior example. The PCGS population is 71 examples in this grade.

Estimate AU$2,000 – AU$3,000 Starting bid AU$1,000
View Lot 499 →
2017 Mars $2, PCGS MS68, front and back of the PCGS holder, Lot 677
Lot 677 King of the $2 coins

2017, Mars $2, PCGS MS68

Often referred to as the King of the $2 Coins, and one that is missing from most collections. Scarce, and graded PCGS MS68.

Estimate AU$2,500 – AU$3,000 Starting bid AU$2,000
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Selected Numismatics

42 selected lots from a sale of 1,031 lots. Early Australian gold, key dates, proofs and collector favourites, in a 23-page digital catalogue where every lot links straight through to bidding.

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  2. Australian pre-decimal coins
  3. Half sovereigns
  4. Sovereigns
  5. The 1966 proofs
  6. Decimal collector issues
  7. British coins
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AUCTION 021 · RESULTS ARE IN

1,085 lots sold. The next sale starts with your collection

Auction 021 realised $625,043 with a 98.55% clearance rate and 517 bidder registrations. Consignments are now open for Auction 022.

Consignment deadline

4th December

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Auction 022 expected RelEase

November 6th

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Prices realised are inclusive of buyer's premium. Results vary between lots and sales; past prices realised are not a guarantee of future results.

Auction 021 — Top Results

Hammer plus 22% buyer's premium. A selection of results.

2012 Red Poppy $2 Roll UNC · Lot 680 · View this lot
Est. up to $7,000
$ 8,906
2000 Limited Edition Proof Set (1 of 100) FDC · Lot 656 · View this lot
Est. up to $1,000
$ 5,063
1910 Specimen Shilling with Treasury Letter Specimen · Lot 168 · View this lot
Est. up to $5,000
$ 5,022
1948-Y. Perth Penny ChUNC · Lot 67 · View this lot
Est. up to $1,500
$ 4,636
ND (1943) Hay Internment Camp Shilling PCGS MS64BN · Lot 94 · View this lot
Est. up to $800
$ 945
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1934, Proof Halfpenny, PCGS PR64RD


Estimate: $12,000 – $15,000

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Copeland Roberts is proud to present Auction 19, our largest auction yet, featuring 1,224 lots of Australian and world coins, banknotes, precious metals and numismatic collectibles.


Headlining the sale is an extraordinary 1934 Proof Halfpenny graded PCGS PR64RD—the sole finest example certified by PCGS and a remarkable full-Red survivor from Australia’s first commercially produced proof set.


The auction also brings together high-grade Australian pre-decimal coins, rare errors and patterns, significant gold and sovereign issues, modern decimal and silver favourites, world rarities spanning the sixteenth to twentieth centuries, and a carefully selected offering of Australian banknotes. With exceptional breadth and 1,224 lots, Auction 19 offers opportunities for collectors across every major area of numismatics.




1934, Proof Halfpenny, PCGS PR64RD


Estimate: $12,000 – $15,000

The single finest example certified by PCGS, with none graded finer. Retaining full fiery red mint brilliance with mirrored fields and frosted design elements, it is the definitive example of this landmark Australian proof issue and the cover coin of Auction 19.



1967, Pattern Swan Dollar, PCGS MS68


Estimate: $3,000–4,000

An exceptionally high-grade example of this iconic Australian pattern, with only two finer examples certified by PCGS. Brilliant, sharply struck and virtually free from contact marks.

2017, Sun $5, PCGS MS70. Top Pop.


Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Released in 2017 as part of the ever-popular Planetary Coin Set. Tied top pop with 11 other coins. Very rare and hard to achieve in MS70 grade.



1566, Hungary, Transylvania, Ducat, PCGS AU53. Top Pop.


Estimate: $4,000 – $5,000

An exceedingly rare gold ducat of John Sigismund struck at the Sibiu Mint, featuring the scarcer Madonna-and-Child die variety. It is the only example of the type certified by PCGS.



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