Rare NGC-certified Australian Coins Expected to Bring Six Figures Each in Heritage Sale

A group of rare Australian coins, certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®), are being offered by Heritage Auctions. Bidding for the NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature Auction begins in mid-December for the January 9, 2023, sale.

Of particular interest in this auction is an Australia 1853 Sovereign graded NGC PF 63 Ultra Cameo (lot 32138) with an estimate of $300,000 to $500,000. This coin was struck to celebrate the United Kingdom establishing its first mint outside of Great Britain in Sydney. Though three other examples are known to be in museums, this coin is presumed to be unique in private hands, according to the auction house.

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The auction also includes an Australia 1853 Gold Pattern Half Sovereign graded NGC PF 62 Ultra Cameo (lot 32128). It is unique to find in private hands, with three other examples known to be housed in the British Museum and the Royal Mint Museum in Wales. This coin has an estimate of $200,000 to $300,000.

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Another top highlight in the auction is an Australia 1855 Half Sovereign graded NGC PF 66★ Cameo (lot 32129) with an estimate of $150,000 to $200,000. It is one of only six known, of which three are in circulated condition, according to the auction house.

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Another highlight is this Australia Undated Adelaide Assay Gold Ingot graded NGC MS 63 (lot 32123) with an estimate of $200,000 to $300,000. Adelaide is the capital of South Australia, and these rare ingots are a testament to its link to the Australian Gold Rush, including a Government Assay Office. This fascinating piece of Australian numismatic history is pedigreed to the historic collections of King Farouk and Virgil Brand.

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Other NGC-certified highlights from this auction are:

• an Australia 1856 Half Sovereign - Plain Edge graded NGC PF 65+ Ultra Cameo (lot 32130) with an estimate of $150,000 to $200,000
• an Australia 1852 Adelaide Pound - Beaded Inner Circle graded NGC MS 62 (lot 32125) with an estimate of $60,000 to $80,000
• an Australia 1852 Adelaide Pound - Beaded Inner Circle graded NGC MS 61 (lot 32126) with an estimate of $60,000 to $80,000
• an Australia 1922M Sovereign graded NGC MS 64 (lot 32140) with an estimate of $25,000 to $35,000
• an Australia 1852 Adelaide Pound - Crenellated Inner Circle graded NGC MS 62+ (lot 32124) with an estimate of $15,000 to $20,000
• an Australia 1921M Sovereign graded NGC MS 62 (lot 32139) with an estimate of $10,000 to $12,000

Estimates are provided by the auction house. The $ symbol represents US Dollars.