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1879 – Shield – C/O
Australia · Sovereign · KM# 6 · Priced

Example of this coin type. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
Guide range
$40 – $70,500
USD, PO1 to MS66
Value by gradeSheldon 1–70 grading scale
Guide values in US dollars. Use the buttons to switch between Circulated, About Uncirculated and Mint State.
| Designation | PO1 | FR2 | AG3 | G4 | G6 | VG8 | VG10 | F12 | F15 | VF20 | VF25 | VF30 | VF35 | XF40 | XF45 | XF45+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REG Regular | $40 | $50 | $70 | $95 | $125 | $175 | $225 | $325 | $425 | $575 | $775 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $1,900 | $2,600 | $2,950 |
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| Designation | AU50 | AU50+ | AU53 | AU53+ | AU55 | AU55+ | AU58 | AU58+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REG Regular | $3,500 | $4,000 | $4,700 | $5,400 | $6,400 | $7,300 | $8,600 | $9,800 |
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| Designation | MS60 | MS61 | MS62 | MS62+ | MS63 | MS63+ | MS64 | MS64+ | MS65 | MS65+ | MS66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REG Regular | $11,500 | $15,750 | $21,250 | $24,250 | $28,500 | $32,500 | $38,500 | $44,000 | $52,000 | $59,500 | $70,500 |
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Plus grades (e.g. MS65+) mark a coin at the top of its grade.
Coin details
- Country
- Australia
- Denomination
- Sovereign
- Series
- 1871-1887 Shield and St. George
- Catalog
- KM# 6
- Designations
- REG