MS62 | Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1887, Jubilee type crowned bust left, small and spread J.E.B. initials in straight line on truncation for engraver Joseph Edgar Boehm, hooked J, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:, rev. St. George and dragon right, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right of exergue, weight 7.99g (DISH L3; Marsh 125A R5; S.3866D). Amongst the rarest of the 1887 London Sovereign varieties, in exemplary preservation, graded by NGC as MS62.
NGC Certification 4246431-006 (incorrect Spink number on holder).
The Latin legend translates as "Victoria by the grace of God, Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith."
Estimate: £1,500-2,000