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 £2.35.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
- Proof
| Variety | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | AU-55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - Young head | - | - | $8.10 | $17.40 | $54.60 | $77.20 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield | - | - | $4.90 | $9.60 | $13.50 | $15.40 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - R/V | - | - | $27.40 | $60.30 | $104 | $126 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Wreath | - | - | $4.90 | $8.90 | $13.70 | $16.10 |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - JEB on Trunc | - | - | $32.90 | $82.20 | $137 | $164 |
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 | $91.80 | $154 | $155 | $156 | $236 | $1,960 | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield | $17.40 | $44.30 | $49.90 | $114 | $166 | $334 | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - R/V | $148 | $239 | $329 | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Wreath | $18.50 | $53.00 | $71.90 | $109 | $169 | - | - |
| 1887 - Jubilee head - Shield - JEB on Trunc | $192 | $206 | $219 | - | - | - | - |
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 | - | - | $648 | - | - | - | $987 |
| 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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