1887 sixpence value - UK - young head
UK sixpence
Victoria
young head
1887
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 'young head' British
sixpence can range from
£3 to over £135, depending
on grade, condition,
desirability, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £3 | £8 | £20 | £65 | £100 | £135+ |
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 'young head' UK sixpence reverse
shows the words 'SIX PENCE' with the royal
crown above, and a small scroll below.
An open wreath, left branch olive, right branch
oak, tied with a bow at the base surrounds the
main design, with the date below.
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'
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The obverse features the young head of Queen
Victoria facing left, with ribbons in her hair.
The surrounding legend reads: 'VICTORIA
DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR:REG:F:D:'
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Last 'young head' Victorian era sixpence.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 2.83 grams |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 3,675,607 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1887 United Kingdom
sixpence specifications
young head
1887 United Kingdom
sixpence design
young head
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |