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1888 Gold Sovereign Value, Victoria Jubilee head - sell today or buy online

There were 3 Sovereign variations struck dated 1888. Mintage figures are shown where available.

The value of 1888 Gold Sovereign coins can range from £764 to £1,039 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 1888 Sovereign is worth about £886.

I would like to sell my 1888 Gold Sovereign for £724.83

Victoria 1888 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M on ground on reverse (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£763
VF
£855
EF
£917
UNC
£1039
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Mintage: 2,830,612

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.

Reverse: Victoria 1888 Sovereign
Victoria 1888 Sovereign
BV/F
£763
VF
£855
EF
£917
UNC
£1039
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Mintage: 2,717,424

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1888 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S on ground on reverse (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£763
VF
£855
EF
£917
UNC
£1039
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Mintage: 2,187,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

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There are a number of factors that affect Gold Sovereign values, some 1888 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 1888 are shown in the Coin Hunter Sovereign book.

You can check the value of your 1888 sovereign by scanning the live price QR code in this book.