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1887 Gold Half Sovereign Value, Victoria Young 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 £419 to £20,416 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 £6,914.

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Victoria 1887 Half Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below shield (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£418
VF
£993
EF
£12834
UNC
£20416
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Mintage: 64,013

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
£418
VF
£513
EF
£1208
UNC
£5884
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Mintage: 134,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1887 Half Sovereign
BV/F
£418
VF
£513
EF
£829
UNC
£1145
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Mintage: 871,770

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1887 Half Sovereign Proof
BV/F
£418
VF
£513
UNC
£3041
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Mintage: 797

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1887 Half Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below shield (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£418
VF
£513
EF
£703
UNC
£956
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Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1887 Half Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below shield (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£418
VF
£513
EF
£576
UNC
£956
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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 exibit desirable features such as attractive natural toning.