Victoria 1887 Gold Sovereigns.

London Minted Gold Sovereigns

1887 Victoria Gold Sovereign

J.E.B. on Bust. Proofs

Yes 797 where produced.

Coin Description

The 1887 Victoria Gold Sovereign, featuring the Jubilee head obverse and St. George reverse, is a popular and significant coin in British numismatics. This coin was minted to celebrate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee and marks an important period in both British and global history.

With a total mintage of 1,111,000 coins, the 1887 Sovereign is notable for its high-quality strikes and the iconic Jubilee head design. The obverse features a portrait of Queen Victoria, while the reverse shows St. George triumphing over the dragon, a classic British design.

The coin is relatively common in lower grades, but high-grade specimens, particularly those graded MS65, are rarer and more valuable. A proof version of this coin was also produced, with only 797 examples minted, making it an even rarer find for collectors.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1887
KM #	767
Marsh #	125
Minted	1,111,000
Proofs Minted	Yes (797 produced)
Best Grade	MS65
Value	Normal

Variants

• J.E.B. on Bust

Sydney Minted Gold Sovereigns

1887 Victoria Gold Sovereign

7 and 124 George and the Dragon.

10 and 138 Jubilee Head and George and the Dragon.

138A J.E.B. on Bust.

Coin Description

The 1887 Sydney Minted Gold Sovereign is a notable coin for collectors, featuring the classic George and the Dragon reverse. The obverse shows the Jubilee head of Queen Victoria. This coin was minted in relatively low numbers, making it a sought-after item in the world of numismatics.

The Sydney mint produced the coin with a mintage of around 1,000,000 coins. The coins are typically available in lower grades like MS62 but are considered scarce in higher grades like MS63 and AU58.

The 1887 Sovereign is part of a series of Australian mints that produced gold coins with a distinct design. It is especially prized for its unique combination of the Jubilee head and the St. George reverse design, making it highly desirable among collectors.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1887
KM #	6, 7, 10
Marsh #	83, 124, 138, 138A
Minted	1,000,000
Proofs Minted	Yes
Best Grade	MS65
Value	Scarce

Variants

• 6 and 83 Shield
• 7 and 124 George and the Dragon
• 10 and 138 Jubilee Head and George and the Dragon
• 138A J.E.B. on Bust

Melbourne Minted Gold Sovereigns

6 and 68 Shield

7 and 109 George and the Dragon

109A Large BP

10 and 131 Jubilee Head and George and the Dragon

131A J.E.B. on Bust.

Coin Description

The 1887 Melbourne Minted Gold Sovereign is one of the most prized coins in the series. It is marked by its unique "M" mintmark, signifying it was minted at the Melbourne Mint. The reverse features the iconic St. George and the Dragon design, while the obverse showcases the Jubilee Head of Queen Victoria.

With a mintage of around 2,957,000 coins, it was a significant production during the period, but high-grade examples are considered rare. Particularly, the variants of this coin, such as the ones with the large BP or the "J.E.B. on Bust," are highly sought after by collectors.

These coins are highly valued in higher grades like MS64, while the Jubilee Head variant makes it even more distinctive. Collectors should note that the 131A variant, which includes the "J.E.B. on Bust," is very scarce.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1887
KM #	6, 7, 10
Marsh #	68, 109, 109A, 131, 131A
Minted	1,915,000
Proofs Minted	Yes
Best Grade	MS64
Value	Scarce

Variants

• 6 and 68 Shield
• 7 and 109 George and the Dragon
• 109A Large BP
• 10 and 131 Jubilee Head and George and the Dragon
• 131A J.E.B. on Bust