There are two types of 1888 Melbourne (M) sovereign. On this page we offer for sale the second legend where the crown is clear of the boarder and the G of DG appears to be more over the veil of Queen Victoria.

First legend is much rarer where the G of DG is not fully positioned above the veil and the top of the crown appears to be sunk into the boarder.

Spink Ref 3867A, Marsh 132.

Total mintage of 1888M was 2,830,612

As with many older sovereigns, availability can be quite variable, particularly in better condition. Often we come across small batches of sovereigns, all of a particular date and mintmark, so that we have an abundant supply while stocks last, then we may not see another similar batch for years.

Sovereigns were issued for Queen Victoria in almost every year from 1838 to 1901. There were three main obverse (head) designs, and two reverse designs. The jubilee head was produced from 1887 to 1893 inclusive.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£791.26
Product ID	6683
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Weight/Size	Full
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.2354
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Date	1888
Spink Reference	3867A
Marsh Reference	132
Obverse Designer	Joseph Edgar Boehm
Reverse Designer	Benedetto Pistrucci
Issuing Monarch	Victoria (1837-1901)
Mint/Brand	Melbourne Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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1888 Gold Sovereign Victoria Jubilee Head Melbourne Mint

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