© Museum Victoria
© Museum Victoria
2 Pounds - Victoria Golden Jubilee
1887 year| Gold (.917) | 15.9761 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | British colonies (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1887 |
| Value | 2 Pounds |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 15.9761 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
St. George on horseback holding a short sword in his right hand, the horse rearing to right over a fallen dragon which has a broken lance in its chest.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S
B.P.
1887
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 2 Pounds - Victoria (Golden Jubilee) 1887 coin from British colonies (Australia) has a unique feature - it has a double effigy of Queen Victoria, with her portrait appearing twice on the obverse side, once in a smaller size within a circle and again in a larger size outside of it. This distinctive design was created to commemorate Queen Victoria's 50th anniversary on the throne.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 S | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Victoria (Golden Jubilee) 1887 coin.
