{"product_id":"1887-queen-victoria-gold-double-sovereign-ms62-jubilee-head","title":"1887 Victoria Gold Two Pounds Double Sovereign MS62 – Jubilee Head","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eThe 1887 Gold Double Sovereign is one of the most recognisable and historically important large-format sovereign issues of the Victorian period. Struck to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of \u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eQueen Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 1887 £2 gold coin marked a major moment in British numismatic history and introduced the Jubilee Head portrait to gold sovereign denominations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eThis example has been professionally graded MS62 by NGC, confirming a well-preserved circulation strike with strong remaining detail, original surfaces and attractive natural lustre for the type. Coins of this size were primarily intended for banking reserves, international trade and ceremonial use, meaning genuine survivors are far less common than standard sovereigns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eThe reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the Dragon design, a timeless motif that remains synonymous with British gold coinage. With both historical significance and intrinsic gold value, the 1887 Double Sovereign continues to appeal to collectors and investors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e. Year: 1887\u003cbr data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e. Monarch: Queen Victoria\u003cbr data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e. Denomination: £2 Double Sovereign\u003cbr data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e. Metal: Gold (22 carat)\u003cbr data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003e. Weight: 15.98 grams\u003cbr data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003e. Diameter: Approx. 28.40 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003e. Obverse: Jubilee Head portrait\u003cbr data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003e. Reverse: St George and the Dragon\u003cbr data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003e. Grade: MS62\u003cbr data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e. Certification: Independently graded and encapsulated\u003cbr\u003e. Issue Mintage: 91,000\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eThis coin represents a compelling combination of Victorian history, scale and gold content, making it a strong addition to any serious sovereign collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Graded MS62 by NGC\u003cbr data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3084\"\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slabbed and authenticated in a secure NGC holder\u003cbr data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e: Browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/collections\/buy-graded-sovereigns\"\u003egraded gold sovereigns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.uk\/certlookup\/6381462-010\/62\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1887 G.BRITAIN 2SOV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55257212354894,"sku":"1887-victoria-gold-double-sovereign-ms62","price":1970.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/1887-victoria-gold-double-sovereign-ms62-obverse.webp?v=1768218892","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/1887-queen-victoria-gold-double-sovereign-ms62-jubilee-head","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}