UK Coins of 1888
Quick answer
In 1888, the Royal Mint struck 17 distinct British coins across 14 denominations.
Victoria was on the throne. Browse every 1888-dated coin in the catalogue below. The most valuable 1888-dated coin in our database is the
½ Sovereign - Victoria 2nd portrait at
£2,995
(highest realised auction price across all grades).
17Coins catalogued
14Denominations issued
1 Penny - Victoria 2nd portrait; 2nd type
Lowest mintage: 1
3Key dates flagged
Average realised price trend, 1888 coins
Monthly average sale price across all 1888-dated UK coins (any grade) on rolling 24-month window. Months with fewer than 3 sales are excluded.
Every 1888-dated UK coin
Grouped by denomination, smallest to largest. Click any coin for the full history and realised prices.
1 Penny 2 coins
2 Pence 1 coin
1 Crown 1 coin
1 Farthing 2 coins
1 Florin 1 coin
1 Shilling 1 coin
1 Sovereign 1 coin
½ Crown 1 coin
½ Penny 1 coin
½ Sovereign 1 coin
2 Florins 1 coin
3 Pence 1 coin
4 Pence 2 coins
6 Pence 1 coin
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