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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 $604.59.
- Adjectival
| Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - Young head - Sydney | €340 | €340 | €340 | €796 | €2,140 | €6,500 | €13,100 | €14,600 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - SS JEB | - | €340 | €340 | €417 | €693 | €1,730 | €3,820 | €4,390 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Normal JEB | - | €340 | €340 | €390 | €649 | €1,510 | €3,260 | €3,700 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Close JEB | - | €340 | €340 | €406 | €687 | €1,620 | €3,540 | €3,990 |
| 1887 - Young head - Melbourne | €340 | €495 | €1,190 | €7,300 | €14,200 | €22,300 | €40,000 | €44,400 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - SS JEB | - | €340 | €340 | €398 | €695 | €1,670 | €3,710 | €4,180 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Normal JEB | - | €340 | €340 | €562 | €1,310 | €2,830 | €5,500 | €6,000 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Close JEB | - | €340 | €340 | €430 | €685 | €1,680 | €4,180 | €4,280 |
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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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