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1887 Gold Half Sovereign Value, Victoria Jubilee head - sell today or buy online

There were 6 Half Sovereign variations struck dated 1887. Mintage figures are shown where available.

The value of 1887 Gold Half Sovereign coins can range from £397 to £1,111 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 1887 Half Sovereign is worth about £646.

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Victoria 1887 Half Sovereign
BV/F
£397
VF
£490
EF
£801
UNC
£1111
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Mintage: 871,770

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 1887 Half Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below shield (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£397
VF
£490
EF
£1173
UNC
£5770
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Mintage: 134,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1887 Half Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below shield (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£397
VF
£962
EF
£12603
UNC
£20057
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Mintage: 64,013

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1887 Half Sovereign Proof
BV/F
£397
VF
£490
UNC
£2975
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Mintage: 797

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1887 Half Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below shield (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£397
VF
£490
EF
£552
UNC
£925
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Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1887 Half Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below shield (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£397
VF
£490
EF
£676
UNC
£925
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Metal: 91.667% Gold

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There are a number of factors that affect Gold Half Sovereign values, some 1887 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 1887 are shown in the Coin Hunter Sovereign book.

You can check the value of your 1887 sovereign by scanning the live price QR code in this book.