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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.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Variety | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - Young head - Sydney | - | - | $400 | $400 | $400 | $859 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - SS JEB | - | - | - | $400 | $400 | $451 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Normal JEB | - | - | - | $400 | $400 | $420 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Close JEB | - | - | - | $400 | $400 | $445 |
| 1887 - Young head - Melbourne | - | - | $400 | $400 | $1,730 | $7,300 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - SS JEB | - | - | - | $400 | $400 | $423 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Normal JEB | - | - | - | $400 | $400 | $601 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Close JEB | - | - | - | $400 | $400 | $482 |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - Young head - Sydney | $4,340 | $9,300 | $11,500 | $13,800 | $17,200 | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - SS JEB | $1,130 | $2,290 | $3,040 | $3,820 | $5,200 | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Normal JEB | $967 | $2,000 | $2,660 | $3,320 | $4,350 | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Close JEB | $1,020 | $2,130 | $2,880 | $3,630 | $4,700 | - | - |
| 1887 - Young head - Melbourne | $20,700 | $26,600 | $34,200 | $41,800 | $52,200 | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - SS JEB | $1,050 | $2,170 | $3,010 | $3,820 | $4,920 | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Normal JEB | $2,090 | $3,630 | $4,730 | $5,800 | $7,000 | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Close JEB | $861 | $2,250 | $3,100 | $4,810 | $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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