1891 Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Full Sovereign Gold Coin

If you are looking to add an iconic piece of British history to your portfolio with a premier gold sovereign for sale in the UK, this original 1891 Queen Victoria Full Sovereign is an exceptional choice. Minted during the golden age of the British Empire, this coin carries immense historical value and remains one of the world’s most liquid and trusted bullion assets.

How Much is a Full Gold Sovereign Worth?

When calculating the live **full sovereign price**, investors must look at the coin’s official fine gold content and numismatic desirability. While a standard **gold sovereign value in the UK** is backed by the daily spot gold rate per pound or sterlin, well-preserved pieces from the Victorian era like this 1891 issue command a steady collector premium.

This physical specimen is fully authenticated against the Royal Mint’s historic dimensions:

• Fineness & Purity: 22 Carat Gold (.917 fine gold purity, containing 7.32g of pure gold content).
• Physical Weight: Officially struck at 7.98g. As verified on our precise digital scales, this piece retains a superb weight of 7.95 grams.
• Diameter: Measured precisely at 22.05 mm using our calliper verification photos.

The Legendary Jubilee Head & Pistrucci Reverse Design

The **full sovereign coin value** of this 1891 edition relies on its celebrated historical artwork, representing a transitional period in Victorian coinage:

• Obverse Design (Front): Features the famous “Jubilee Head” portrait of Queen Victoria by Joseph Edgar Boehm, created to mark the 50th year of her reign. Victoria is depicted facing left, wearing a small imperial crown and a ceremonial veil. The inscription reads “VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:”.
• Reverse Design (Back): Features the timeless Masterpiece by Benedetto Pistrucci—St. George on horseback slaying the mythical dragon, with the clear 1891 date struck at the bottom exergue.

Investment Security and Finding the Best Price

Securing a **gold sovereign at the best price** offers a reliable shield against economic inflation. Because sovereigns are VAT-free and completely exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for UK residents, they represent one of the most tax-efficient ways to buy physical gold bullion in Great Britain.

Track real-time pricing directly on our product page, adjusted instantly against the live pound sterling market. Your 1891 Victorian Full Sovereign will be packaged with care and dispatched via fully insured secure shipping to guarantee safe arrival anywhere in the United Kingdom.