2 Pounds - Victoria 2nd portrait

Name: 2 Pounds - Victoria 2nd portrait
Brand: Royal Mint
Availability: InStock

The 2 Pounds - Victoria 2nd portrait is a British 2 Sovereigns issued 1887 by the Royal Mint. Composition: Gold (.9167). Weight: 15.98 g. Diameter: 28.4 mm. Mintage: 797. It is a key date in the series.

CountryUK Year1887 Denom2 Sovereigns Mintage797 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£1,789.23

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1887
Denomination	2 Sovereigns
Face value	£24
Mintage	797
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	2 Pounds
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	15.980g
Diameter	28.4mm
Thickness	2.00mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Crowned and veiled bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date in exergue. Script: Latin

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.5138

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £1,789.23

Premium over melt £-839.23

Market Value

£1,720.87

Volume-weighted avg across 18 sales

£650 – £4,600

3 grades with data

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Market Data by Grade

Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records

	Grade	Latest	Avg (90d)	30d Δ	All-time range	Sales (1yr)	Total sales	Last sale
	BU	£950.00 🔒	–	–	£850.00 – £4,600.00	0	5	25-03-2025
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	VF	£2,265.24 🔒	£2,265.24	–	£650.00 – £4,265.60	6	11	08-02-2026
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	F	£800.00 🔒	–	–	£650.00 – £800.00	0	2	28-01-2025
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