1852 Type II Adelaide Pound

The Adelaide Pound - initially known as the Adelaide Sovereign - stands as Australia’s first home-grown coin. Born out of a hard currency shortage, the coin is a cornerstone rarity for any serious Australian collection. Mint state pieces are genuinely scarce and about Uncirculated examples still tight, yet the coin remains more accessible than the famous 1930 penny. The coin photographed above shows the typical soft strike from worn dies, giving it a naturally flatter look, but its charm holds up effortlessly, with flashes of lustre catching around the devices and legend. If you want a legitimately affordable entry into Australia’s important colonial coinage segment, send us a message.