A British 1885 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(crowned shield), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £375 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £225 GBP. A British 1885/3 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(crowned shield), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £750 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £90 to £375 GBP. A British 1885 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(crowned shield)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £6,750 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £140 to £2,000 GBP. NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal. The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
A British 1885 sterling silver Sixpence (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £125 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £6 to £55 GBP. A British 1885 sterling silver Sixpence (Victoria)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,500 GBP. NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal. The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
A British 1885 sterling silver Halfcrown (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £525 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £15 to £200 GBP. A British 1885 sterling silver Halfcrown (Victoria)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £3,000 GBP. NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal. The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
British 1887 sterling silver coins come in one of two different busts of Queen Victoria and the reverse designs are completely different. Late 1887 Shillings specifically have quite a few minor variations. The early 1887 coins show a younger Queen Victoria on the obverse with a wreath and a crowned value on the reverse. There is no picture available, but all Shillings from 1879 to early 1887 are almost identical. See the image of the 1885 Shilling below. The late 1887 coins show an older crowned Queen Victoria (Jubilee bust) on the obverse with a a crowned shield on the reverse. See the image of the 1887 Shilling below.
The Queen Victoria "Jubilee Head" was not used on British coins until 1887, the year of her Golden Jubilee. The 1885 coin has what is referred to as the "Young Head". The "Jubilee Head" obverse cannot exist on an 1885 coin because it had not yet been designed by William Wyon (WW). The 1885 Sovereigns were minted at a number of different Mints including London, Melbourne and Sydney. Coins minted at any three of these Mints will have the "Shield" reverse or the newer "St. George and the dragon" reverse. Look for a very small mintmark "M" or "S" below the Shield, below Victoria's neck, or below the horse. London minted coins will either have no mintmark or a two digit die number below the "Shield". It appears that your coin may be a counterfeit. Many Sovereigns have been counterfeited, some very skillfully, most not. Go to the link below which may be of some help to you in confirming whether or not your coin is genuine. If all else fails, a reputable coin dealer will be able to assist in verifying your coin.
No. US Trade Dollars were minted from 1873 to 1885. Designed by William Barber, they all carried the same reverse which was a portrayal of the America Eagle.
All British Sovereigns are made from 22 carat (91.67%) gold and have been since 1817. Early Sovereigns were made from gold of varying purity. It is possible that you have a sterling silver Crown (Five Shillings) from the same year. The reverse design is almost identical but the Crown is much larger than the Sovereign at 38.6 mm in diameter.
The mint mark on all Morgan Dollars is located on the reverse side of the coin just above the letters "DO" in the word "DOLLAR".
Assuming it's circulated and has no mintmark. The 1885 Morgan dollar is a very common Philadelphia Mint issue coin. Current market value is $33.00 to $40.00 depending on actual grade of the coin. Uncirculated examples do have higher values.
Although it has an Eagle on the reverse, the coin is not a Eagle coin, it's an 1885 Morgan dollar worth from $23.00-$30.00
Trade Dollars were minted from 1873 to 1885. The dollar that was minted in 1872 was the Seated Liberty Dollar, if it has a (CC) mintmark and the coin is in good condition, the coin could be worth thousands. *If it says 1872, and Trade Dollar, it is a copy (fake) of a pattern coin from 1873, which used the Seated Liberty obverse and one of two "trade dollar" reverse sides. These copies are readily and cheaply available, and some do not bear the legally-required 'COPY' imprint. Most contain no silver at all.
1885 - 1822 = 63