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Diameter: 22.05 mm Weight: 7.98 grams Composition: .917 fine gold (22k) Actual Gold Weight (AGW): ~0.2354 troy oz
Obverse Description: Portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, with a youthful appearance and hair in a bun Known as the "Jubilee Head" (used in 1887–1893) Inscription: “VICTORIA D. G. BRITANNIAR. REG. F. D.” Latin for “Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith” Small "S" mintmark below truncation indicates Sydney Mint, Australia Reverse Description: Classic design of St. George slaying the dragon, by engraver Benedetto Pistrucci Date: 1887 at the bottom No border inscription on reverse, characteristic of sovereigns with this design type
Historical Context: 1887 marked Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee (50 years on the throne) This year introduced the Jubilee Head portrait across various British coinage Sovereigns were minted in London, Melbourne, and Sydney during this period; yours is from Sydney (scarcer than London issues)
Collector Note: Sovereigns from colonial mints like Sydney are increasingly collectible The Jubilee Head series is known for moderate mintages and distinct styling, and this 1887 issue is a popular crossover piece for both investors and numismatists Key factors in value: condition, luster, strike quality, and mintmark