1889 Gold Sovereign – Queen Victoria Jubilee Head, St George Reverse

A distinguished 1889 British Gold Sovereign, minted during the Golden Jubilee era of Queen Victoria’s reign. This coin features the celebrated “Jubilee Head” portrait by Sir Joseph Boehm and the classic St George and the Dragon reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci.

• Obverse: Crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left, adorned with veil and jewels, surrounded by the legend:
  VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REG: F:D:
• Reverse: St George slaying the dragon, dated 1889.
• Metal: 22 carat gold (91.67%)
• Weight: 7.98 g
• Diameter: 22.05 mm
• Gold content: Approx. 7.32 g