5 Pounds - Victoria 2nd portrait obverse
Obverse
5 Pounds - Victoria 2nd portrait reverse
Reverse
Key Date Legendary ⚖ Moderate

5 Pounds - Victoria 2nd portrait

CountryUK Year1887 Denom5 Pounds Mintage797 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£3,901.81
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1887
Denomination5 Pounds
Face value£5
Mintage797
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight39.940g
Diameter36.0mm
Thickness2.90mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (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) £3,901.81
Premium over melt £44,858.19
Market Value
£9,352.53
Volume-weighted average across 15 verified sales in 10 grades.
Grade range £4,000 – £42,000
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Last sale 3 months ago View price history →

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Market Data by Grade

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Grade Latest Avg (90d) 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
UNC £48,760.00 🔒 – – £4,000.00 – £48,760.00 1 2 15-11-2025
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EF £4,800.00 🔒 – – £4,800.00 – £4,800.00 0 1 03-06-2018
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AU-50 £4,240.00 🔒 – – £4,240.00 – £4,240.00 1 1 11-04-2026
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F-30 £7,000.00 🔒 – – £6,000.00 – £11,000.00 1 3 07-09-2025
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F-31 £16,000.00 🔒 – – £16,000.00 – £16,000.00 0 1 03-12-2023
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MS-61 £5,088.00 🔒 – – £5,088.00 – £5,088.00 1 1 15-11-2025
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MS-62 £4,401.00 🔒 – – £4,400.00 – £4,401.00 1 2 07-09-2025
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MS-64 £8,000.00 🔒 – – £8,000.00 – £8,000.00 0 1 05-06-2022
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PR-62 £42,000.00 🔒 – – £42,000.00 – £42,000.00 0 1 07-03-2021
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PR-65 £11,180.00 🔒 – – £11,180.00 – £25,000.00 1 2 30-11-2025
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