

1887 Victoria Gold Two Pounds Double Sovereign - Rarest Currency Version
Graded by PCGS as MS61 PL
Price: £10,600.00
Product code: HISV87RV
- The rarest currency variation of the Jubilee Double Sovereign
- The 1887 £2 sovereign, also known as a Double Sovereign, was minted to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee
- It was only the second circulating £2 sovereign ever produced by the Royal Mint, with the first minted in 1823.
- The obverse features a new design of Queen Victoria known as the "Jubilee Head" created by sculptor Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm
- The reverse depicts the classic St. George slaying the Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci, used on British sovereigns since 1817
- The coin is made from 22 carat gold
- Certified authenticity from The Royal Mint
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The 1887 Gold Two Pounds coin is an uncommon and significant piece from Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee year. This particular specimen features the Jubilee crowned bust of Victoria facing left, with the distinctive angled J in J.E.B. initials on the truncation. The obverse die is notable for its rarity, with the B of BRITT almost touching the second pearl in the crown and eight pearls in each crown arch.
The obverse legend reads "VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:" without an indent at the rear of the bust for the final colon. The reverse depicts St George slaying the dragon, with the date in the exergue and a tiny B.P. to the upper right, representing Benedetto Pistrucci, the original designer.
This coin is particularly noteworthy as it represents the rarest currency variation of the Jubilee Double Sovereign. It has been graded by PCGS as MS61 PL (Mint State 61, Proof-Like), indicating its high quality and proof-like appearance.
The 1887 Two Pounds coin was the first Double Sovereign of Victoria's reign, with a reported mintage of 91,345 for the calendar year.
For coin enthusiasts and collectors, this piece represents a rare opportunity to own a unique part of British numismatic history, combining the significance of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee with an exceptionally scarce die variety.
PCGS Certification 826370.61/40434731
Specification
Specification | Value |
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Denomination | Sovereign |
Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
Weight | 15.98 g |
Diameter | 28.40mm |
Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
Specification | Value |
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Obverse Designer | Joseph Edgar Boehm |
Year | 1887 |
Pure Metal Type | Gold |