Uncommon: fewer than 10,000,000 minted. Sells often: 206 verified sales in the last 12 months.
6 Pence - Victoria 2nd portrait 1st reverse (1887)
"Withdrawn sixpence"
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1887 |
| Denomination | 6 Pence |
| Face value | 2.5p |
| Mintage | 3,675,600 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 2.830g · 0.0842 t oz |
| Diameter | 19.3mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Joseph Edgar Boehm |
| Rev. artist | Leonard Charles Wyon |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Crowned and veiled bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around,
© narracan coins
1st reverse Sixpence market value
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Daily limit reached1st reverse Sixpence value by grade
Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records| Grade | Latest | Median | 30d Δ | All-time range | Sales (1yr) | Total sales | Last sale | |
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| FDC | £55.00 🔒 | £192.50 (2) | – | £55.00 – £330.00 | 0 | 2 | 01-03-2009 | |
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| UNC | £33.00 🔒 eBay | £20.98 | ▲5.8% | £12.50 – £300.00 | 14 | 63 | 25-10-2026 | |
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| EF | £38.00 🔒 eBay | £12.22 | – | £9.53 – £150.00 | 9 | 24 | 25-10-2026 | |
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| VF | £22.42 🔒 eBay | £12.46 | ▲5% | £2.77 – £1,300.00 | 164 | 206 | 25-10-2026 | |
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| F | £5.45 🔒 eBay | £45.23 (2) | – | £5.45 – £85.00 | 1 | 2 | 28-09-2026 | |
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| VG | £50.00 🔒 | £50.00 (1) | – | £50.00 – £50.00 | 0 | 1 | 01-06-2014 | |
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| G | £8.66 🔒 eBay | £85.00 | – | £8.66 – £95.00 | 1 | 3 | 10-10-2026 | |
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| AG | £25.80 🔒 | £20.64 | – | £17.20 – £25.80 | 2 | 3 | 10-09-2026 | |
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| aUNC | £9.12 🔒 eBay | £16.24 | – | £9.12 – £50.00 | 4 | 4 | 18-10-2026 | |
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| MS-61 | £49.00 🔒 eBay | £49.00 (1) | – | £49.00 – £49.00 | 1 | 1 | 16-08-2026 | |
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| MS-63 | £65.00 🔒 | £65.00 | – | £26.00 – £235.00 | 3 | 8 | 24-04-2026 | |
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| MS-64 | £40.00 🔒 | £40.00 | – | £40.00 – £200.00 | 3 | 6 | 06-09-2026 | |
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| MS-65 | £70.40 🔒 | £117.01 | – | £46.00 – £158.53 | 1 | 8 | 13-05-2026 | |
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| PR-62 | £158.53 🔒 | £158.53 (1) | – | £158.53 – £158.53 | 0 | 1 | 26-08-2025 | |
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| PR-63 | £415.19 🔒 | £241.56 | – | £196.27 – £415.19 | 1 | 5 | 26-01-2026 | |
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| PR-64 | £226.47 🔒 | £238.24 (2) | – | £170.00 – £250.00 | 0 | 3 | 16-12-2024 | |
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| PR-65 | £225.00 🔒 eBay | £140.00 | – | £21.50 – £250.00 | 2 | 17 | 13-09-2026 | |
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| PR-66 | £1,811.73 🔒 | £1,811.73 (1) | – | £1,811.73 – £1,811.73 | 0 | 1 | 08-09-2025 | |
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About the 1887 6 Pence - Victoria – 1st reverse
The 1887 6 Pence - Victoria – 1st reverse is a circulating 6 pence coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 2.83g and measures 19.3mm across. Reverse design: © narracan coins.
3,675,600 were struck. That is the 8th lowest mintage of the 19 circulating 6 pence issues catalogued on MyCoinage. It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1887 6 Pence - Victoria – 1st reverse worth?
Verified sold prices for the 1887 6 Pence - Victoria – 1st reverse run from £12.22 to £1,812 across 18 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one. Its silver content is worth about £3.36 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1887 6 Pence - Victoria – 1st reverse?
Check the weight 2.83g and diameter 19.3mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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