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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 £2.50.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
- Proof
| Variety | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | AU-55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - Young head | - | - | $10.90 | $23.20 | $73.00 | $103 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield | - | - | $6.60 | $12.80 | $18.00 | $20.60 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - R/V | - | - | $36.60 | $80.60 | $139 | $169 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Wreath | - | - | $6.60 | $11.90 | $18.30 | $21.50 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - JEB on Trunc | - | - | $44.00 | $110 | $183 | $220 |
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 | $123 | $206 | $207 | $208 | $315 | $2,620 | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield | $23.20 | $59.30 | $66.60 | $152 | $222 | $446 | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - R/V | $198 | $319 | $440 | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Wreath | $24.70 | $70.90 | $96.10 | $146 | $226 | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - JEB on Trunc | $256 | $275 | $292 | - | - | - | - |
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 | - | - | $866 | - | - | - | $1,320 |
| 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
