1887 Brilliant Proof FIVE POUNDS Plain Edge


Obverse:Jubilee Head Queen Victoria - Design by Sir J. Boehm.
Legend: VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:
Reverse:St. George slaying Dragon - Design by Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge:Plain edge.
Weight:39.9403 grams (616.5 grains).
Size:
Composition:22 Carat Fine - 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper.
Gold Content:1.1771 oz.
Mintage:3 - Sydney.
Mintmarks:S Above date on reverse.

Valuation :
1887 Brilliant Proof FIVE POUNDS - Plain Edge

Proof
198980,000

Notes:

Three different pieces only are known. This coin is a brilliant proof with a plain edge.

Both of the other pieces have edge milling, one is a brilliant frosted proof, while the other is a brilliant proof.


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