The 1889 Victoria Gold Sovereign features the Jubilee Head obverse and the St George reverse, with the latter showcasing the iconic depiction of St George slaying the dragon. This coin, part of the series minted during Queen Victoria's reign, is notable for its high mintage of over 7 million coins, making it relatively easy to find in the market. Despite its large mintage, it remains a popular piece among collectors due to its historical significance.

The Jubilee Head design commemorates Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, making this coin particularly prized in collections of British and Commonwealth coins. It has a well-recognized design, and the mint produced it in various conditions, with the most common grade being MS64.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1889
KM #	767
Marsh #	127
Minted	7,257,000
Proofs Minted	No
Best Grade	MS64
Value	Common

Variants

None

Australia Gold Sovereigns

Sydney Minted Gold Sovereigns

10 and 140 Jubilee Head and George and the Dragon.

Coin Description

The 1889 Sydney Minted Gold Sovereign, featuring the Jubilee Head obverse and St. George and the Dragon reverse, is part of the iconic series of sovereigns struck during Queen Victoria's reign. This coin is known for its elegant design and historical significance, marking an important era in British coinage.

With a mintage of 3,262,000, it is more common than other rarer variants. It remains highly collectible for its distinctive reverse design depicting St. George slaying the dragon. These coins are often found in mint state, with MS64 being the best known grade for this particular year.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1889
KM #	10
Marsh #	140
Minted	3,262,000
Proofs Minted	No
Best Grade	MS64
Value	Common

Variants

None

Melbourne Minted Gold Sovereigns

10 and 133 Jubilee Head and George and the Dragon.

Coin Description

The 1889 Melbourne Minted Gold Sovereign is part of a long-standing series that features Queen Victoria's Jubilee Head on the obverse and the iconic St. George and the Dragon on the reverse. This coin is recognized for its high-quality strike and historical importance, especially as part of the Australian colonial era.

The coin had a mintage of 2,732,000, and while it remains relatively common, it is still highly sought after by collectors. The George and the Dragon design is one of the most famous in British coinage, symbolizing the nation's military prowess and the ongoing legacy of St. George.

This coin is often available in a variety of grades, with MS63 being one of the more commonly encountered grades for this year.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1889
KM #	10
Marsh #	133
Minted	2,732,000
Proofs Minted	Yes
Best Grade	MS63
Value	Common

Variants

None