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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.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Variety | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - Young head - Sydney | - | - | $399 | $399 | $399 | $856 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - SS JEB | - | - | - | $399 | $399 | $449 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Normal JEB | - | - | - | $399 | $399 | $418 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Close JEB | - | - | - | $399 | $399 | $443 |
| 1887 - Young head - Melbourne | - | - | $399 | $399 | $1,720 | $7,300 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - SS JEB | - | - | - | $399 | $399 | $422 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Normal JEB | - | - | - | $399 | $399 | $599 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Close JEB | - | - | - | $399 | $399 | $480 |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - Young head - Sydney | $4,320 | $9,200 | $11,500 | $13,700 | $17,100 | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - SS JEB | $1,130 | $2,280 | $3,020 | $3,800 | $5,100 | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Normal JEB | $963 | $2,000 | $2,650 | $3,310 | $4,330 | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Close JEB | $1,020 | $2,120 | $2,870 | $3,620 | $4,680 | - | - |
| 1887 - Young head - Melbourne | $20,600 | $26,400 | $34,100 | $41,700 | $52,000 | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - SS JEB | $1,050 | $2,160 | $2,990 | $3,800 | $4,900 | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Normal JEB | $2,080 | $3,620 | $4,710 | $5,800 | $7,000 | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Close JEB | $857 | $2,250 | $3,090 | $4,790 | $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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