1887 Gold Sovereign Victoria Young Head Shield Sydney|Chards

Buy a graded 1887 Gold Sovereign Victoria Young Head Shield from Sydney!

This was the last year of Sovereigns to include Jean Baptiste Merlen's reverse design. In the year 1887 there were 3 different styles of sovereigns issued by the Sydney Mint. For further information please see more info.

Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee

On the 20th June 1837 Queen Victoria ascended to the throne following the death of her Uncle King William IV. She would go on to achieve her Golden Jubilee on the 20th June 1887 and celebrated with a 2 day celebration on the 20th-21st June 1887. To commemorate this significant milestone, a new obverse was designed by Joseph Edgar Boehm. This resulted in their now being two portraits of Queen Victoria on Sovereigns in circulation at the time.

The 3 styles of 1887 Sydney Sovereigns

•Type ID - Shield Reverse and Victoria Young Head Obverse

•Type IIC - St George Reverse and Victoria Young Head Obverse

•Type IIIC - St George Reverse and Victoria Jubilee Head Obverse

Obverse

The obverse depicts the young head portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by William Wyon, Chief Engraver at The Royal Mint. This is the third Young Head portrait. The initials W.W. are in relief in the truncated neck. The inscription around the coin reads

VICTORIA DEI GRATIA.

Reverse

The reverse shows the crowned shield design by engraver, Jean Baptiste Merlen. The S for Sydney branch mint is located below the wreath.

BRITANNIARUM • REGINA • FID : DEF :

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£535.52
Product ID	19247
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Weight/Size	Full
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.2354
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Date	1887
Obverse Designer	William Wyon
Reverse Designer	Jean Baptiste Merlen
Issuing Monarch	Victoria (1837-1901)
Mint/Brand	Sydney Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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