1891 Victoria Gold Full Sovereign Sydney Mint Second Coin

Second Legend Jubilee Portrait

The obverse of these 1891 coins features the Jubilee Head portrait of Queen Victoria, created by Joseph Edgar Boehm, together with an inscription that reads 'VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:'. There are two variations to the way in which the legend is spaced, with the second positioning, 'REG:' closer to the crown.

Saint George And The Dragon Reverse

These Sydney mint coins feature the classic Saint George and the dragon reverse, with a tiny 'S' mintmark on the groundline beneath the rearing horse. The date (1891) is shown below, with the initials 'B.P.' to the right for the original engraver, Benedetto Pistrucci.

22-Carat Gold Sydney Mint Coin

These branch mint coins are struck in solid 22-carat gold, just like their London mint counterparts, following a specification established in 1817. Each coin weighs approximately 7.98 grams and measures just over 22 millimetres from milled edge to milled edge.

How Many Sydney Sovereigns Were Issued in 1891?

Records show that 2,596,000 gold Sovereigns were struck in Sydney in 1891. This figure includes coins featuring the second legend and the much scarcer first legend variation on the obverse.

Collecting Jubilee Branch Mint Sovereigns

Jubilee Head gold Sovereigns are highly collectable. Even though this effigy was only used for a short time, the number of variations is extensive, offering serious collectors a challenging and rewarding field of study.

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