5 Pounds - Victoria (Golden Jubilee) 1887 front 5 Pounds - Victoria (Golden Jubilee) 1887 back
5 Pounds - Victoria (Golden Jubilee) 1887 photo
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5 Pounds - Victoria Golden Jubilee

1887 year
Gold (.917) 39.9403 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
British colonies (Australia)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1887
Value
5 Pounds
Currency
Pound (1788-1966)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
39.9403 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#79022
Rarity index
93%

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

One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Victoria (Golden Jubilee) 1887 coin from British colonies (Australia) is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Victoria's 50th anniversary on the throne, which was a significant milestone in British history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1887 S 3 - - - - - -

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