1887-1893 Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Bullion Sovereigns

Great alternative to standard bullion coins. Features portrait of Golden Jubilee for Queen Victoria

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Monarch: Queen Victoria

Denomination: Sovereign

Design: Jubilee Head St George Reverse

Country: Australia

Designer: J. E. Boehm/Benedetto Pistrucci

Composition: Gold

Weight (grams): 7.988

Weight (troy/oz): 0.2354

Purity (%): 91.67

Thickness (mm): 1.52

Diameter (mm): 22.05

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Product Description:

Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Sovereign – Marking a Royal Milestone
The Jubilee Head Sovereign, first issued in 1887, commemorated Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years on the throne. This celebration was a historic event across the British Empire, attended by foreign dignitaries, royalty, and world leaders.

Coin Highlights:
* Struck in 22-carat gold (91.67% pure)
Contains 7.98 grams of gold (0.2354 oz pure gold)
* Features Queen Victoria’s Jubilee Head portrait, designed by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm
* Reverse depicts St. George slaying the dragon, by Benedetto Pistrucci
* First time a new portrait was introduced to celebrate a royal jubilee

A Landmark in British Gold Coinage
The Jubilee Head Sovereign was a significant departure from previous Victorian designs, portraying a more regal and ceremonial depiction of the Queen. Although the design was only used from 1887 to 1893, it remains one of the most collected British gold coins due to its historical significance and distinctive design.

Ideal for both investors and collectors, these coins represent a key moment in numismatic history, capturing Queen Victoria’s enduring influence over the empire.