Sixpence 1887 - British Coins Price Guide and Values
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Sixpence 1887 value
The value of a Sixpence 1887 British coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
The melt and minimum value of a Sixpence 1887 is £2.52.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
- Proof
| Variety | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | AU-55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - Young head | - | - | $8.00 | $17.00 | $53.40 | $75.50 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield | - | - | $4.80 | $9.40 | $13.20 | $15.10 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - R/V | - | - | $26.80 | $59.00 | $102 | $123 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Wreath | - | - | $4.80 | $8.70 | $13.40 | $15.70 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - JEB on Trunc | - | - | $32.20 | $80.50 | $134 | $161 |
Circulated: Defines business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - Young head | $89.90 | $151 | $152 | $152 | $231 | $1,920 | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield | $17.00 | $43.40 | $48.80 | $111 | $162 | $327 | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - R/V | $145 | $233 | $322 | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Wreath | $18.10 | $51.90 | $70.40 | $107 | $166 | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - JEB on Trunc | $188 | $201 | $214 | - | - | - | - |
Uncirculated (Mint state): Defines business strike coins that barely or never been in circulation. Circulated decimal British coins are usually worth face value.
| Variety | PR-60 | PR-62 | PR-63 | PR-64 | PR-65 | PR-66 | PR-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - Young head | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield | - | - | $634 | - | - | - | $966 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - R/V | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Wreath | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - JEB on Trunc | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Proof (PR): Planchets of these coins (not intended for circulation) were polished before struck (usually struck twice for higher quality). The field of Proof coins wear a cameo aspect.
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Varieties
Young head
Jubilee head - Shield
Jubilee head - Shield - R/V
Jubilee head - Wreath
Jubilee head - Shield - JEB on Trunc
Mintage
- Sixpence 1887 - Young head : 3,675,607
- Sixpence 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield : n/a
- Sixpence 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - R/V : n/a
- Sixpence 1887 - Jubilee head - Wreath : n/a
- Sixpence 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - JEB on Trunc : n/a
Specifications - Sixpence 1887 - Young head
- Alloy: Silver 92.5%
- Weight: 3.01 g
- Diameter : 19 mm
Last update : Monday, February 10, 2025
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