1887 Half-Sovereign – Victoria Jubilee Head


The 1887 Half-Sovereign - Victoria Jubilee Head

Jubilee Head Half-Sovereign. London. There are five variations of this coin, mostly around the designers initials on the truncation, and on the reverse the position of the top cross whether it blends into the border or is separate. Minted in London, Melbourne and Sydney. SCBC 3869.

The Reverse, by L C Wyon, shows a design based on the shield of the Royal Arms.

The Obverse, by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm, shows a portrait of Queen Victoria in her Golden Jubilee year.

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Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1887. See Coins and Events of 1887
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Half-Sovereigns. See more Half-Sovereign coins and see which Half-Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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1887 Queen Victoria Gold Half Sovereign Coin Jubilee Head
1887 Queen Victoria Gold Half Sovereign Coin Jubilee Head
£ 494.26
1887 QUEEN VICTORIA 22ct GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN COIN UNC
1887 QUEEN VICTORIA 22ct GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN COIN UNC
£ 496.30
1887 Queen Victoria Half Sovereign Gold Coin
1887 Queen Victoria Half Sovereign Gold Coin
£ 516.70
Rare 22ct Jubilee Head Shield Back Half Sovereign Coin 1887
Rare 22ct Jubilee Head Shield Back Half Sovereign Coin 1887
£ 573.06
1887 Queen Victoria Gold Half Sovereign - Jubilee Head - Shield Back
1887 Queen Victoria Gold Half Sovereign - Jubilee Head - Shield Back
£ 506.50
1887 Half Sovereign - PCGS MS63
1887 Half Sovereign - PCGS MS63
£ 599.41
1887 Queen Victoria Crown As Brooch
1887 Queen Victoria Crown As Brooch
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Queen Victoria 1887 Jubilee Double Sov. High Grade MS-61
Queen Victoria 1887 Jubilee Double Sov. High Grade MS-61
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