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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 $597.58.
- Adjectival
| Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - Young head - Sydney | £296 | £296 | £296 | £694 | £1,870 | £5,600 | £11,400 | £12,700 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - SS JEB | - | £296 | £296 | £363 | £604 | £1,510 | £3,330 | £3,820 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Normal JEB | - | £296 | £296 | £340 | £566 | £1,320 | £2,840 | £3,220 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Sydney - Close JEB | - | £296 | £296 | £354 | £599 | £1,410 | £3,080 | £3,480 |
| 1887 - Young head - Melbourne | £296 | £431 | £1,030 | £6,400 | £12,300 | £19,500 | £34,800 | £38,700 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - SS JEB | - | £296 | £296 | £346 | £606 | £1,450 | £3,230 | £3,640 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Normal JEB | - | £296 | £296 | £489 | £1,140 | £2,460 | £4,760 | £5,200 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Melbourne - Close JEB | - | £296 | £296 | £374 | £596 | £1,460 | £3,640 | £3,730 |
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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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