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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 £770 to £6,181 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 £3,014.

I would like to sell my 1887 Gold Sovereign for £730.41

Reverse: Victoria 1887 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
Victoria 1887 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below reverse shield (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£769
VF
£1692
EF
£4336
UNC
£6181
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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.

Reverse: Victoria 1887 Sovereign
Victoria 1887 Sovereign
BV/F
£769
VF
£861
EF
£923
UNC
£1046
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Mintage: 1,111,280

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1887 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S on ground on reverse (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£769
VF
£861
EF
£2337
UNC
£3752
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Mintage: 1,002,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1887 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below reverse shield (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£769
VF
£831
EF
£892
UNC
£2307
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Mintage: 1,000,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1887 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M on ground on reverse (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£769
VF
£861
EF
£923
UNC
£1046
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Mintage: 940,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1887 Sovereign Proof
UNC
£3000
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Mintage: 797

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
£769
VF
£861
EF
£923
UNC
£1046
Add to my collection: Select Grade and tap ADD

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
£769
VF
£861
EF
£923
UNC
£1046
Add to my collection: Select Grade and tap ADD

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 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.