1887 Queen Victoria Gold Five Sovereign MS62 – Jubilee Head
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The 1887 Gold Five Sovereign stands as one of the most impressive British gold coins ever issued. Struck for Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, this substantial £5 gold piece symbolised imperial power, economic strength and national celebration at the height of the Victorian era.
Graded MS62, this example displays pleasing surfaces, clear design definition and honest circulation characteristics expected of a coin of this magnitude. Five Sovereigns were never intended for everyday commerce and were instead used for high-value transactions, presentation purposes and long-term reserves, which contributes to their enduring scarcity today.
The obverse features the Jubilee Head portrait of Queen Victoria, a design that divided opinion at the time but has since become one of the most distinctive Victorian portraits. The reverse once again showcases Pistrucci’s masterful St George and the Dragon, providing continuity with the wider sovereign series.
With its commanding presence, high gold content and historical gravitas, the 1887 Five Sovereign remains a centrepiece coin for advanced collectors and a statement holding for those seeking premium British gold.
Key Details
. Year: 1887
. Monarch: Queen Victoria
. Denomination: £5 Five Sovereign
. Metal: Gold (22 carat)
. Weight: 39.94 grams
. Diameter: Approx. 36.02 mm
. Obverse: Jubilee Head portrait
. Reverse: St George and the Dragon
. Grade: MS62
. Certification: Independently graded and encapsulated
. Issue Mintage: 54,000
A true heavyweight of British numismatics, the 1887 Five Sovereign offers lasting appeal through rarity, scale and historical significance.
Condition: Graded MS62 by NGC
Presentation: Slabbed and authenticated in a secure NGC holder
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Yes. Every NGC-certified coin has a unique certification number visible on the slab label. You can verify the grade, coin details and population data at NGCcoin.uk using the cert number shown.
The NGC census records how many examples of each coin have been graded at each level. A Top Pop coin means no other example has achieved a higher grade — making it the finest certified specimen in existence for that issue.
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