1887 Victoria Gold Five Pound 'Jubilee' Sovereign
Graded by NGC as MS60
Price: £4,250.00
Product code: HIS1887V5
- Struck to commemorate Queen Victoria's 50th year on the throne
- The obverse features the Jubilee type crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left
- The reverse depicts the classic St. George slaying the Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci, used on British sovereigns since 1817
- The coin is struck in 22 carat gold
- Calendar year mintage of 53,844
- Independently graded by NGC as MS60
- Certified authenticity from The Royal Mint
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Victoria (1837-1901), gold Five Pounds, 1887, features the Jubilee type crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left, with J.E.B. initials on the truncation, representing engraver Joseph Edgar Boehm. The Latin legend reads VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:, translating to "Victoria by the grace of God, Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith." The reverse depicts St. George and the dragon facing right, with the date in the exergue and B.P. initials to the upper right, for engraver Benedetto Pistrucci.
This coin weighs 40.03g and is part of a calendar year mintage of 53,844. It is toned with some light hairlines and obverse contact marks, retaining much of its original mint lustre.
Encapsulated and graded by NGC as MS60, this coin showcases its striking tone and historical significance. The Jubilee coinage marked Queen Victoria's 50th year on the throne, featuring a new portrait by Joseph Edgar Boehm that was notably different from previous effigies.
NGC Certification 5880709-329
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Sovereign |
| Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
| Weight | 40.03 g |
| Diameter | 35.00mm |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | Joseph Edgar Boehm |
| Quality | Circulating |
| Year | 1887 |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |
