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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 $620.14.
- Adjectival
| Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - Young head - Sydney | $397 | $397 | $397 | $930 | $2,500 | $7,500 | $15,300 | $17,000 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - SS JEB | - | $397 | $397 | $487 | $810 | $2,020 | $4,460 | $5,100 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Normal JEB | - | $397 | $397 | $455 | $758 | $1,770 | $3,800 | $4,320 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Close JEB | - | $397 | $397 | $474 | $802 | $1,890 | $4,130 | $4,660 |
| 1887 - Young head - Melbourne | $397 | $578 | $1,380 | $8,500 | $16,500 | $26,100 | $46,700 | $51,800 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - SS JEB | - | $397 | $397 | $464 | $812 | $1,950 | $4,330 | $4,880 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Normal JEB | - | $397 | $397 | $656 | $1,530 | $3,300 | $6,400 | $7,000 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Close JEB | - | $397 | $397 | $502 | $799 | $1,960 | $4,880 | $5,000 |
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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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