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1871 Gold Half Sovereign Value, Victoria Young head - sell today or buy online

There were 2 Half Sovereign variations struck dated 1871. Mintage figures are shown where available.

The value of 1871 Gold Half Sovereign coins can range from £397 to £1,546 depending on condition. The guide prices are based on coin grades from Fine (F) to Uncirculated (UNC). A mid grade value mid point between VF (Very Fine) and EF (Extremely Fine) condition 1871 Half Sovereign is worth about £739.

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Victoria 1871 Half Sovereign
BV/F
£397
VF
£490
EF
£987
UNC
£1546
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Mintage: 2,062,970

Metal: 91.667% Gold

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Guide prices shown are from the Token Publishing Coin Yearbook 2022 for Fine (F), Very Fine (VF), Extremely Fine (EF) and Uncirculated (UNC) condition. We can accept no liability for the accuracy of the prices quoted.

Victoria 1871 Half Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below shield (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£397
VF
£490
EF
£1111
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Mintage: 180,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

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There are a number of factors that affect Gold Half Sovereign values, some 1871 half sovereigns may be worth less than the coin grade guide value, whereas other same year date examples could command much higher prices if they feature a rarer mint mark.

The main sovereign coin variations including any mint marks dated 1871 are shown in the Coin Hunter Sovereign book.

You can check the value of your 1871 sovereign by scanning the live price QR code in this book.