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Type X > 1887-M Young Head Half Sovereign

1887-M Young Head Half Sovereign

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Mintage

The number of coins struck of a particular designation

mintage of 64,013 combined with the Jubilee Head types, the 1887 Melbourne is one of the scarcest half sovereigns ever issued. It is estimated that a total of around 600 examples remain today and is an extremely difficult coin to source at or above XF, however not quite as scarce as is generally considered with the 1881 Melbourne and possibly the 1886 Melbourne being slightly scarcer.

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Contents

Valuation
Glossary
Index

Mintage

Notes about Mintage

Mintage figure combined with:

64,013

Reverse Designer

J. B. Merlen

Obverse Designer

William Wyon

AGW

0.1177 oz

Size

19 mm

Composition

91.67% Gold
8.33% Copper

Bullion Value

$188.71

Reverse

Obverse

Valuation

Typical Handled:	$600
This valuation represents a typical handled example of the coin. Coins in better condition will command a substantial premium over the listed price. For example, an average 1911 florin is worth around $50, but in choice uncirculated condition is worth about $15,000! To view valuations in higher grades, please click here to subscribe.

Glossary

mintage - The number of coins struck of a particular designation

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