Sovereign Victoria Jubilee Head Great Britain Gold Coin

Description

Sovereign Victoria with crown – Great Britain gold coin

The British gold sovereign bearing the crowned portrait of Queen Victoria is one of the most notable gold coins of the Victorian era. This type was minted from 1887 to 1893 and is known as the “Victoria Jubilee Head Sovereign”, issued to mark the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign.

The obverse shows Queen Victoria’s portrait with a crown and veil by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm. The reverse shows the classic image of St George slaying the dragon by Italian sculptor Benedetto Pistrucci – one of the most famous British coin designs.

Technical specifications:

• Country: United Kingdom
• Ruler: Victoria (1837–1901)
• Minting period: 1887–1893
• Denomination: 1 sovereign (£1)
• Metal: 22-carat gold (917 fine)
• Total weight: 7.988 g
• Pure gold content: 7.322 g (0.2354 troy ounces)
• Diameter: 22.05 mm
• Edge: reeded

Victoria “Jubilee Head” sovereigns are valued for their historical significance, the symbolism of the Victorian era and their gold value. It is a popular collectible and investment coin reflecting the heyday of the British Empire. The coin’s value depends on the year of minting, mint mark, condition, rarity and the gold market price.