1891 Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Royal Mint Gold Sovereign

1891 Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign

The 1891 Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign is a historic British Empire gold coin issued during the golden age of Victorian minting. Struck in 22-carat gold (.9167 fineness), each full sovereign contains 7.322 grams (0.2354 troy ounces) of pure gold with a gross weight of 7.98 grams. This piece represents a quintessential balance of sovereign history, worldwide bullion liquidity, and collector demand.

The obverse features the celebrated Jubilee Head portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm to mark the 50th anniversary of her reign. The crowned and veiled bust is framed by the royal Latin inscription VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REG: F:D:. The reverse depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s legendary St. George and the Dragon motif, complete with the 1891 date in the exergue. (Note: Mint marks such as ‘M’ for Melbourne, ‘S’ for Sydney, or no mint mark for London identify the specific branch mint location).

Recognised internationally for its precise gold content and classic numismatic artwork, the 1891 Jubilee Sovereign remains a staple choice for both precious metal stackers and historic coin collectors. Galaxy Coins offers this authentic Victorian gold coin with complete confidence in its purity and historical provenance.