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1881 Gold Half Sovereign Value, Victoria Young head - sell today or buy online

There were 2 Half Sovereign variations struck dated 1881. Mintage figures are shown where available.

The value of 1881 Gold Half Sovereign coins can range from £397 to £1,422 depending on condition. The guide prices are based on coin grades from Fine (F) to Extremely Fine (EF). A mid grade VF (Very Fine) condition 1881 Half Sovereign is worth about £527.

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Victoria 1881 Half Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below shield (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£397
VF
£527
EF
£1422
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Mintage: 62,000

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) and Extremely Fine (EF) condition. We can accept no liability for the accuracy of the prices quoted.

Victoria 1881 Half Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below shield (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£397
VF
£589
EF
£2664
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Mintage: 42,009

Metal: 91.667% Gold

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There are a number of factors that affect Gold Half Sovereign values, some 1881 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 1881 are shown in the Coin Hunter Sovereign book.

You can check the value of your 1881 sovereign by scanning the live price QR code in this book.