What is the value of an 1883 British Half-Sovereign?

Answer 1

A British 1887 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(crowned shield)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S - cross on crown buried in border), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £3,750 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £75 to £1,150 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(crowned shield)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £7,500 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £125 to £3,000 GBP.

NOTE - The reverse of the above coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(normal JEB designers initials on trun), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £135 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value up to £95 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(Proof)(normal JEB designers initials on trun), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £525 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(small close JEB designers initials on trun), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £75 to £275 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(no JEB designers initials on trun), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from to £75 to £275 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(very small spread JEB initials on trun)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,750 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £70 to £350 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(small close JEB initials on trun)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,850 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £75 to £400 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(normal JEB initials on trun)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,650 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £450 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(very small spread JEB initials on trun with hooked J)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,750 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £75 to £425 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(small close JEB initials on trun)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,500 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £75 to £300 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 2

A British 1897 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(minted in London - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £110 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything up to £80 GBP.

A British 1897 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2,150 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £75 to £395 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 3

A British 1877 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(minted in London - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £380 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value up to £225 GBP.

A British 1877 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(minted in London - no mintmark)(narrow hair ribbon), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £380 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £205 GBP.

A British 1877 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M after date), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £4,300 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £70 to £780 GBP.

A British 1877 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M after date)(narrow hair ribbon), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £4,300 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £70 to £780 GBP.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 4

A British 1883 gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(minted in London - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £375 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £225 GBP.

A British 1883 gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £3,000 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £55 to £500 GBP.

A British 1883 gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S below shield), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £4,500 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £75 to £850 GBP.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 5

A British 1880 gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(minted in London - die number below shield), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £700 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £70 to £400 GBP.

A British 1880 gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(minted in London - no die number below shield), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £475 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £250 GBP.

A British 1880 gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S)(low relief, no front ear lobe), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £12,000 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £75 to £1,350 GBP.

A British 1880 gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S)(Cross on crown buried in border), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £3,750 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £80 to £650 GBP.

CAUTION - These coins are known to have been forged recently.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 6

A British 1882 gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(Crowned Shield - cross on crown buried in border)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £10,000 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £180 to £4,000 GBP.

A British 1882 gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(narrow hair ribbon)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £6,500 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £75 to £1,350 GBP.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.