Victoria (1837-1901), gold Five Pounds, 1887, Jubilee bust left, J.E.B. on truncation for engraver Joseph Edgar Boehm, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:, rev. St. George and the Dragon right, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right of exergue for designer Benedetto Pistrucci, edge milled, 39.88g (Schneider 653; Hill F30; S.3864). Polished with a large amount of bagmarks, edge knock at 3 o’clock on the reverse, otherwise about fine.

Calendar year mintage 53,844.

The Latin legend translates as “Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith.”

Estimate: £ 1600 - 2000