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Half-Sovereign 1887 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Half-Sovereign 1887 value
The value of a Half-Sovereign 1887 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
The melt and minimum value of a Half-Sovereign 1887 is $602.75.
- Adjectival
| Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - Young head - Sydney | €338 | €338 | €338 | €791 | €2,130 | €6,400 | €13,000 | €14,500 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - SS JEB | - | €338 | €338 | €414 | €688 | €1,720 | €3,790 | €4,360 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Normal JEB | - | €338 | €338 | €387 | €644 | €1,500 | €3,230 | €3,670 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Close JEB | - | €338 | €338 | €403 | €682 | €1,600 | €3,510 | €3,960 |
| 1887 - Young head - Melbourne | €338 | €491 | €1,180 | €7,200 | €14,100 | €22,200 | €39,700 | €44,000 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - SS JEB | - | €338 | €338 | €395 | €690 | €1,660 | €3,680 | €4,150 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Normal JEB | - | €338 | €338 | €558 | €1,300 | €2,810 | €5,400 | €5,900 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Close JEB | - | €338 | €338 | €427 | €680 | €1,660 | €4,150 | €4,250 |
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Varieties
Young head - Sydney
Young Head
Sydney
Young head - Melbourne
Young Head
Melbourne
Jubilee head - Sydney - SS JEB
Jubilee Head
Sydney
Small Spread JEB
Jubilee head - Sydney - Normal JEB
Jubilee Head
Sydney
Jubilee head - Sydney - Close JEB
Jubilee Head
Sydney
Close JEB
Jubilee head - Melbourne - SS JEB
Jubilee Head
Melbourne
Small Spread JEB
Jubilee head - Melbourne - Normal JEB
Jubilee Head
Melbourne
Jubilee head - Melbourne - Close JEB
Jubilee Head
Melbourne
Close JEB
Mintage
- Half-Sovereign 1887 - Young head - Sydney : Included
- Half-Sovereign 1887 - Young head - Melbourne : Included
- Half-Sovereign 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - SS JEB : 134,000
- Half-Sovereign 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Normal JEB : n/a
- Half-Sovereign 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Close JEB : n/a
- Half-Sovereign 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - SS JEB : 64,000
- Half-Sovereign 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Normal JEB : n/a
- Half-Sovereign 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Close JEB : n/a
Specifications - Half-Sovereign 1887 - Young head - Sydney
- Mint: Sydney
- Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper
- Diameter : 19mm
- Engraver: Obverse: W. Wyon, Reverse: J.B.Merlen
Specifications - Half-Sovereign 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - SS JEB
- Mint: Sydney
- Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper
- Diameter : 19mm
- Engraver: Obverse: J.E. Boehm, Reverse: J.B.Merlen
Last update : Friday, April 25, 2025
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