1887 Queen Victoria Gold 4-Coin Sovereign Proof Set consists of:
All four coins depict the portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse, and Benedetto Pistrucci's famous portrayal of St. George and the dragon on the reverse except the half-sovereign which is a Shieldback.
Only 797 sets were issued by the Royal Mint in 1887. The set shown was originally part of an 11 coin proof set, but the silver coinage was sold seperately many years ago. The case is also missing. Even in this state the set is worth maybe £35,000.
The coins are all in near FDC condition, with minimal hairlines in the fields.
It is certainly one of the nicest examples seen.
The portraits would be classed as Deep Cameo.
- 1887 Gold Proof Five-Poind Coin (Quintuple Sovereign)
- 1887 Gold Double Sovereign
- 1887 Gold Sovereign
- 1887 Gold Half-Sovereign
All four coins depict the portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse, and Benedetto Pistrucci's famous portrayal of St. George and the dragon on the reverse except the half-sovereign which is a Shieldback.
Only 797 sets were issued by the Royal Mint in 1887. The set shown was originally part of an 11 coin proof set, but the silver coinage was sold seperately many years ago. The case is also missing. Even in this state the set is worth maybe £35,000.
The coins are all in near FDC condition, with minimal hairlines in the fields.
It is certainly one of the nicest examples seen.
The portraits would be classed as Deep Cameo.
Mintage: 797 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1887. See Coins and Events of 1887
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Gold 4-Coin Sets. See more Gold 4-Coin Sets coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | Proof Gold Half Sovereign - Grade B £ 429.95 |
 | 1937 Proof Gold Half Sovereign £ 1,942.50 |
 | 1991 Royal Mint Gold Proof Half Sovereign | Boxed with Certificate £ 618.69 |
 | 2026 Royal Mint Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign - with Box £ 349.00 |
 | Elizabeth II 2019 proof gold Sovereign £ 975.00 |
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