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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 $641.03.
- Adjectival
| Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - Young head - Sydney | £295 | £295 | £295 | £691 | £1,860 | £5,600 | £11,400 | £12,600 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - SS JEB | - | £295 | £295 | £362 | £602 | £1,500 | £3,310 | £3,810 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Normal JEB | - | £295 | £295 | £338 | £563 | £1,310 | £2,830 | £3,210 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Close JEB | - | £295 | £295 | £352 | £596 | £1,400 | £3,070 | £3,460 |
| 1887 - Young head - Melbourne | £295 | £429 | £1,030 | £6,300 | £12,300 | £19,400 | £34,700 | £38,500 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - SS JEB | - | £295 | £295 | £345 | £603 | £1,450 | £3,220 | £3,620 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Normal JEB | - | £295 | £295 | £487 | £1,130 | £2,450 | £4,740 | £5,200 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Close JEB | - | £295 | £295 | £373 | £594 | £1,450 | £3,630 | £3,720 |
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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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