Australia, Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1889, Melbourne Mint, Jubilee head left, J.E.B. on truncation for engraver J. Edgar Boehm, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REG: F:D:, rev. St. George and dragon right, broken lance to left on ground line, mint mark M at centre of groundline, date in exergue, initials B.P to upper right for engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, edge milled, weight 7.98g (DISH M12; Marsh 133A; S.3867B). An appealing example with very light circulation wear and strong residual mint lustre, about uncirculated.
Calendar Year Mintage 2,677,438.
The Latin legend translates as "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith".
Estimate: £350-400