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1 Sovereign - Victoria 2nd portrait
| Gold (.9167) | 7.99 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1892 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.99 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1889
B.P.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of a sovereign was 160/623 troy ounce (123.3 grains). The pure gold content was 113 1/623 grains (7.3224 g).Note: for issues with mintmark below horse's right rear hoof, see
(M = Melbourne mint, S = Sydney mint)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1887-1892 Victoria 2nd portrait sovereign coin is that it was minted during a period of significant change in the British Empire. During Queen Victoria's reign, the empire reached its peak, and the coinage of the time reflected the growing power and influence of the British monarchy. The coin's design, featuring a youthful portrait of the queen, was meant to symbolize the vitality and strength of the empire. Additionally, the use of gold in the coin's composition was a nod to the wealth and prosperity of the British Empire at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | 797 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 | 2277400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 | 7257400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 | 6529800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 | 6329400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 | 7104700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sovereign - Victoria (2nd portrait) 1887-1892 coin.
