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Victoria 1887 Two-Pounds, Golden Jubilee issue, mintage 91,345

Regular price £2,250
Regular price Sale price £2,250

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Two Pounds, 1887, Jubilee type crowned bust left, J.E.B. initials on truncation for engraver Joseph Edgar Boehm, legend surrounding, VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:, rev. St. George and dragon right, shorter date in exergue, smaller B.P to upper right of exergue (DISH C206; Schneider -; Hill T25; Bull EGC 1316; S.3865). Lightly toned with some brilliance, tiny nicks and surface marks both sides, otherwise extremely fine.

Calendar year mintage of 91,345.

The Latin legend translates as "Victoria by the grace of God," on obverse and as "Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith" on the reverse.

The 1887 gold Two Pounds was only the second currency piece ever produced, with the previous being that dated 1823 in the reign of George IV; and was minted to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Victoria's reign.

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