1888 Great Britain Gold Sovereign Victoria Veil Head BU
Numismatic
1888 Great Britain Gold Sovereign Victoria Veil Head BU
The 1888 British Gold Sovereign stands as a classic example of nineteenth-century coinage. Struck by the Royal Mint, this piece contains 0.2354 troy ounces of gold, refined to a purity of 0.9167. With a total mintage of 2,777,000, this specific coin survives in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, preserving the crisp details of its historic engraving. The obverse features the portrait of Queen Victoria, accompanied by a traditional Latin inscription. On the reverse, the coin displays the dramatic scene of Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon, a masterpiece of design created by Benedetto Pistrucci. This iconic imagery remains one of the most recognizable and celebrated motifs in numismatic history.
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Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 1888 |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Sovereign |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.2354 troy oz |
| Purity | .9167 |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
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