1887 sixpence - UK - shield rev, JEB in trunc

UK sixpence

Victoria, jubilee

1887 shield rev

JEB in trunc

What is a 1887 British six pence coin worth?

Values, images, and specifications for the 1887 sixpence from the UK.

The retail value of a 1887

'shield reverse, JEB in

trunc' British sixpence can

range from £5 to over £185,

depending on grade,

condition, and demand.

Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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Values are in UK Pounds

Based on European Grading System

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

The 1887 'shield reverse' UK sixpence reverse shows

the UK coat of arms with the royal crown above,

surrounded by a garter with the motto 'HONI SOIT

QUI MAL Y PENSE', and the date below.

The shield quadrants show three lions representing

England, one lion representing Scotland, and a harp

representing Ireland.

primary varieties: 'young head', and 'jubilee head'

jubilee varieties: 'wreath reverse', and 'shield reverse'

shield variants: 'JEB under trunc', 'JEB in trunc', and 'R over V'

Close-up images

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The obverse features the robed jubilee bust of

Queen Victoria, facing left, adorned with

jewellery, veil, and a crown. The legend reads:

'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITT:REGINA F:D:'

images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins

Notes:

J.E.B. in truncation at base of bust on obverse.

The shield reverse sixpence was quickly withdrawn, as

design and size was too similar to the half sovereign.

1887 United Kingdom

sixpence specifications

shield reverse, J.E.B. in trunc

1887 United Kingdom

sixpence design

shield reverse, J.E.B. in trunc

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