QUEEN VICTORIA JUBILEE HEAD GOLD SOVEREIGN

CAPSULATED WITHIN LUXURY CASE

The Jubilee head coinage was introduced to mark Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887 and was the result of a portrait design by Joseph Edgar Boehm. The Queen is seen facing left wearing a small crown and veiled, this replaced the somewhat outdated young head effigy which had been seen since 1838 with only slight variations. Interestingly 1887 is the only year of the sovereign issue to date to feature 3 different designs all baring the same date, the Shield Reverse / St George Dragon and new Jubilee Head sovereign are all available from both Melbourne and Sydney Branch Mints. Tower Mint in London however struck the Jubilee head exclusively in this year having not produced any sovereigns in the previous year 1886. 

You will receive the date of your choice in About Very Fine condition, and will be from one of the Mints operating at the time, London, Melbourne, or Sydney. The Mint mark for Widow head sovereigns can be found within the ground line above the date on the reverse of the coin. NB: Sovereigns struck at the London Mint do not have a mint mark. Your full gold sovereign will be supplied within a luxury case unique to us as these are normally only supplied with special proof sovereigns supplied by the Royal Mint.

These date examples are ideal as presents or will allow entire date run series to be collected at a pace which suits buyers. we also offer the entire 7 sovereign set within this listing (without box) should you wish to purchase as one collection.

We also offer specific sovereigns in our individual listings dated 1817-2020 should you be looking for a particular coin including many rare and early examples.

Coin Specifications

Queen’s veiled head facing to the left with small crown, Garter Riband and Star, Albert Order. Initials 'J.E.B.' denoting in truncation denoting engraver Joseph Edgar Boehm. St.George mounted with sword attacking the dragon. The date appears below the exergue line at the bottom with the small letters B.P. to the right.

Obverse Legend: VICTORIA D:G:BRITT:REG:F:D:

Milled:  Rev: BP: Benedetto Pistrucci

- Struck in 22ct gold
- Weight: 7.98g / Diameter: 22.05mm
- Obverse by Joseph Edgar Boehm
- Featuring Reverse design of St George & the dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci
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