5 Pounds - Victoria (3rd portrait) 1893 front 5 Pounds - Victoria (3rd portrait) 1893 back
5 Pounds - Victoria (3rd portrait) 1893 photo
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5 Pounds - Victoria 3rd portrait

1893 year
Gold (.9167) 39.94 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1893
Value
5 Pounds
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
39.94 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#13221
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

St. George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1893
B.P.

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Comment

The standard weight of a five sovereign was 1 177/623 troy ounce (616.4 grains). The pure gold content was 565 5/623 grains (36.6119 g).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Victoria (3rd portrait) 1893 coin is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was at the height of its power and influence. The coin features an image of Queen Victoria, who ruled the empire for over 63 years, and its gold content and weight reflect the value and prestige of the British pound at that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1893  773 - - - - - -

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