5 Pounds - Victoria 2nd portrait

Name: 5 Pounds - Victoria 2nd portrait
Brand: Royal Mint
Availability: InStock

The 5 Pounds - Victoria 2nd portrait is a British 5 Pounds issued 1887 by the Royal Mint. Composition: Gold (.9167). Weight: 39.94 g. Diameter: 36 mm. Mintage: 797. It is a key date in the series.

CountryUK Year1887 Denom5 Pounds Mintage797 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£4,471.13

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1887
Denomination	5 Pounds
Face value	£5
Mintage	797
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	5 Pounds
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	39.940g
Diameter	36.0mm
Thickness	2.90mm
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 1.2841

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £4,471.13

Premium over melt £59.35

Market Value

£7,348.13

Volume-weighted avg across 4 sales

£4,530 – £17,062

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
	VF	£4,530.48 🔒	–	–	£4,530.48 – £5,865.20	2	2	16-11-2025
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	MS-62	£6,235.00 🔒	–	–	£6,235.00 – £6,235.00	1	1	14-06-2025
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	PR-65	£17,062.40 🔒	–	–	£17,062.40 – £17,062.40	1	1	01-10-2025
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