5 Pounds - Victoria 2nd portrait

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1887
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight39.94 g
Dimensions36.0 mm
Thickness2.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Joseph Edgar Boehm
Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#769, Sp#3864
Obverse descriptionCrowned and veiled bust (`Jubilee Head`) of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REG: F:D:
(Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionSt. George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1887 B.P.
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1887  - - 54 000
1887  - Proof - 797
Catalog ID5221763210
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