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

There were 8 Sovereign variations struck dated 1887. Mintage figures are shown where available.

The value of 1887 Gold Sovereign coins can range from £838 to £6,397 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 Sovereign is worth about £3,144.

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Reverse: Victoria 1887 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
Victoria 1887 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below reverse shield (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£837
VF
£1785
EF
£4502
UNC
£6397
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Mintage: 1,916,424

Metal: 91.667% Gold

View all English coins struck dated 1887.

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 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below reverse shield (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£837
VF
£901
EF
£964
UNC
£2417
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Mintage: 1,000,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Reverse: Victoria 1887 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
Victoria 1887 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below bust on obverse (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£837
VF
£932
EF
£995
UNC
£1122
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Metal: 91.667% Gold

Reverse: Victoria 1887 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
Victoria 1887 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below bust on obverse (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£837
VF
£932
EF
£995
UNC
£1122
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Metal: 91.667% Gold

Reverse: Victoria 1887 Sovereign
Victoria 1887 Sovereign
BV/F
£837
VF
£932
EF
£995
UNC
£1122
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Mintage: 1,111,280

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1887 Sovereign Proof
UNC
£3000
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Mintage: 797

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1887 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M on ground on reverse (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£837
VF
£932
EF
£995
UNC
£1122
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Mintage: 940,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1887 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S on ground on reverse (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£837
VF
£932
EF
£2449
UNC
£3902
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Mintage: 1,002,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

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There are a number of factors that affect Gold Sovereign values, some 1887 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.