1888 QUEEN VICTORIA Jubilee Head Full Sovereign "M"Melbourne Circulated GoldCoin

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Victoria Jubilee Head 1888 Full Gold Sovereign. 22K gold, almost 1" across (13/16th inch, 2.2 cm). 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. All Victoria Jubilee Head sovereigns from 1887 to 1893 share the same obverse (head) design. The reverse is the familiar St. George & Dragon design originally engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci about 1817. Mint Marks used in 1888, The Royal Mint in London, and the Australian mints in Melbourne and Sydney, all issued this sovereign. This Sovereign has an "M" above the Date mark for Melbourne, Australia. It is a full sovereign and is in circulated condition. Still very lovely.1888 QUEEN VICTORIA Jubilee HeadFull SovereignMint Mark = "M" Melbourne, AustraliaCirculated, Lovely ConditionGold CoinDescriptionFor this AuctionA Gold Coin from my private collection1888VICTORIA JUBILEE HEADFULL SOVEREIGNMinted in Melbourne, AustraliaThis sovereign has the mint mark just above thedate. In this case there is an "M" . Great Britain Gold Sovereigns22K (.917 fineness)The Coin measures 13/16", 2.2 cm AcrossActual weight is .236 oz.Very nice historical 22K gold coin, the English Sovereign.This one is dated 1888 and is calledThe Victoria Jubilee HeadThe back features Saint George slaying the dragonin excellent relief.It is in ungraded, circulated condition with no alteration.Please look at the photos in large format,as they are part of the description.Victoria Jubilee Head 1888Sovereigns were issued for Queen Victoria inalmost 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.All Victoria Jubilee Head sovereigns from 1887 to 1893share the same obverse (head) design.The reverse is the familiar St. George & Dragon design originallyengraved by Benedetto Pistrucci about 1817.Mint Marks used in 1888: The Royal Mint in London,and the Australian mints in Melbourne and Sydney,all issued this sovereign.This Sovereign has an "M" above the Datemark for Melbourne, Australia.The Sovereign coin is world-renown product of theBritish Royal Mint in London, Sydney and Melbourne.Since it was first introduced in 1817 these fine gold coins have beena popular choice for collectors and bullion investors alike.Provenance:I was raised in the Middle East in the 1950's. At that time gold coins were the preferred and only trusted means of wealth among the people in the area.English Sovereigns were abundant and oftenmelted down locally and made into Jewelry.Collecting stamps and coins was a common hobby. Lucky for us my mother's interest was peaked and she started a collection of gold coins! They have been sitting in a safe deposit box since 1975.The Numismatic Specification datain this listing was provided by Krause Publications for Ebay.****************PLEASE READ MY CONDITIONS BELOWThanks for looking! I appreciate your time.Please feel free to contact me with any questionsregarding my sales, payment and shipping policiesNeed more photos? Just ask.Good luck if you are bidding.I want all my customers to be 100 % happy with their purchases .I strive to always receive ***** positive feedback .If there is something wrong with this item please contact me . I will do all I can to make it right and to keep you as a satisfied customer .I am pleased to offer no-hassle refunds,please ask any questions or for morephotos before you bid .Thank you very much for considering my items .*********************International Buyers - Please Note:Import duties, taxes and charges are not includedin the item price or shipping charges .These charges are the buyer's... read more

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