Elevate your collection with the distinguished 1887 Victoria Gold Five Pounds 'Jubilee' Sovereign, an iconic coin issued to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, a remarkable milestone marking fifty years of her reign. Struck in 22 carat gold to the highest standards of the late Victorian era, this exceptional coin weighs 39.9 grams and spans  36 mm in diameter, making it one of the most imposing and celebrated pieces ever produced by the Royal Mint.

The obverse bears the celebrated ‘Jubilee Head’ portrait by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm, featuring Queen Victoria in her widow’s veil and small crown, her regal profile encircled by the Latin legend “VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITT: REG: F: D:”. On the reverse, Benedetto Pistrucci’s masterful design of St George slaying the dragon evokes themes of bravery and British heritage, underscoring the coin’s importance in both artistry and history.

Issued during Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, the Gold Five Pounds remained an object of admiration from the moment of its release. Its grand scale, lustrous finish, and historical resonance continue to delight collectors and royal enthusiasts alike, embodying the grandeur of Victorian Britain.