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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 £2.40.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
- Proof
| Variety | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | AU-55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - Young head | - | - | £5.90 | £12.70 | £39.80 | £56.30 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield | - | - | £3.60 | £7.00 | £9.80 | £11.30 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - R/V | - | - | £20.00 | £44.00 | £76.00 | £92.00 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Wreath | - | - | £3.60 | £6.50 | £10.00 | £11.70 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - JEB on Trunc | - | - | £24.00 | £60.00 | £100 | £120 |
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 | £67.00 | £113 | £113 | £114 | £172 | £1,430 | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield | £12.70 | £32.40 | £36.40 | £82.80 | £121 | £243 | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - R/V | £108 | £174 | £240 | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Wreath | £13.50 | £38.70 | £52.50 | £79.50 | £123 | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - JEB on Trunc | £140 | £150 | £160 | - | - | - | - |
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 | - | - | £473 | - | - | - | £720 |
| 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
