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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 $645.73.
- Adjectival
| Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - Young head - Sydney | $400 | $400 | $400 | $937 | $2,530 | $7,600 | $15,500 | $17,200 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - SS JEB | - | $400 | $400 | $491 | $816 | $2,040 | $4,490 | $5,200 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Normal JEB | - | $400 | $400 | $459 | $764 | $1,780 | $3,840 | $4,350 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Close JEB | - | $400 | $400 | $478 | $809 | $1,900 | $4,160 | $4,700 |
| 1887 - Young head - Melbourne | $400 | $582 | $1,400 | $8,600 | $16,700 | $26,300 | $47,000 | $52,200 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - SS JEB | - | $400 | $400 | $468 | $819 | $1,960 | $4,370 | $4,920 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Normal JEB | - | $400 | $400 | $661 | $1,540 | $3,330 | $6,400 | $7,000 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Close JEB | - | $400 | $400 | $506 | $806 | $1,970 | $4,920 | $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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