British Victoria gold sovereign coin, 1887
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1887
This listing features a British gold sovereign coin issued during the reign of Queen Victoria, dated 1887. The sovereign is a classic gold coin of the United Kingdom, typically struck in 22-carat gold.
The obverse of the coin displays the portrait of Queen Victoria, historically identified by the inscription 'VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:'. The coin has a weight of 8 grams. As a gold sovereign from the late 19th century, it is a significant numismatic piece representing the currency of the British Empire during the Victorian era. The coin features a detailed relief of the monarch, showcasing the minting craftsmanship of the period.
Such coins were widely used in international trade and are highly regarded by collectors today for their historical significance, material composition, and association with the long and influential reign of Queen Victoria. The specimen provided reflects the specific design specifications for the 1887 issue.
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 8 g
- Material
- Gold
Technical characteristics
- Denomination
- Sovereign
Design
- Obverse
- Portrait of Queen Victoria
- Inscription
- VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
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