AUSTRALIA. Victoria, 1837-1901.
Sovereign, 1888 M. Melbourne. First Legend. Angled J.
Jubilee bust left, J.E.B. with angled J fully on truncation; first legend position; VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REGINA F: D:. / St George on horseback slaying the dragon right, horse with short tail; mintmark M in groundline; date and B.P. in exergue. Edge milled.
Very rare according to David Iverson in his publication 'The Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign' (edited by Steve Hill), apparently far more rare than the 1888 S Jubilee head sovereign of the First head type. Extremely fine.
Reference: S-3867A; Marsh-132; DISH-M9; McD-177a
Diameter: 22.05 mm.
Weight: 7.99 g.
Composition: 916.7/1000 Gold
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