Elite: fewer than 10,000 minted.
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait modified effigy (1987–1988)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1987–1988 |
| Denomination | 5 Sovereigns |
| Face value | £5 |
| Mintage by year |
Scarcest year: 3,315 struck
|
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Sovereign |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 39.940g · 1.1771 t oz |
| Diameter | 36.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Uncouped third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right with privy mark, date and
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Affiliatemodified effigy 5 Sovereigns price history
Daily limit reachedmodified effigy 5 Sovereigns value by year
1987 to 1988 · median sold prices| Year | Mintage | Circulated | Uncirculated | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5,694 | ||||
| 1988 scarcest | 3,315 |
One row for each year the 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait – modified effigy was struck. Prices are medians of verified sold listings matched to that year from the listing: circulated is worn condition up to Extremely Fine, uncirculated is About Uncirculated or better. A count in brackets means fewer than three sales behind the figure; a grey figure marked "type" is the median across every year, shown where that year has no sale of its own yet; years with no sales yet fill in as sales are recorded. Most types have been searched year by year only since October 2026, so later years are still filling in. Use the grade table below for a price by condition across all years.
modified effigy 5 Sovereigns estimated value
not a sale of this coinWe have no sold price for this coin yet. This range is the middle of what 3 similar coins sold for as issued: the same denomination and metal, struck within 10 years. The lower figure is its metal value today. Treat it as a guide, not a valuation.
- £3,300
- £4,718
- £4,111
About the 1987 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II – modified effigy
The 1987 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II – modified effigy is a collector 5 sovereigns coin issued from 1987 to 1988 in the Sovereign series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 39.94g and measures 36.02mm across. Reverse design: St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right with privy mark, date and.
Mintage figures are recorded for 2 years between 1987 and 1988, 9,009 coins in all. 1988 is the scarcest date, with 3,315 struck.
Common questions
How much is the 1987 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II – modified effigy worth?
No verified sale of the 1987 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II – modified effigy has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £3,527 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1987 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II – modified effigy?
Check the weight 39.94g and diameter 36.02mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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