The value of an 1890 Victoria coin can vary significantly depending on the specific type of coin and its condition.
- [1890 Gold Sovereign (Jubilee Head)]: Prices start from around $1,215, depending on its condition. A similar coin in Uncirculated condition is listed for £751.70 (roughly $950 USD).
- Other gold coins, like the [1893 Gold Sovereign (Old Head)] , have a price starting from $1,154.
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1890-s Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign (Dish S13) 1ST Legend]
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1893 British Gold Sovereign Queen Victoria Old Head 1 Sovereign Coin $1,049.99]
- 1890 Silver Crown (KM 765): The melt value alone is $32.02 (as of August 16, 2025). In Very Good (VG) condition, it’s listed for £24.50. Uncirculated condition can reach $540.
– It’s important to note the specific variety, as one listed as “Jubilee Head” in [very good condition on Coincraft] is priced at £24.50.
– A “Jubilee Head” crown is also listed on [Bullion by Post] for £60.00.
– One 1890 UK Great Britain Queen Victoria Silver Crown Jubilee Head is listed on [eBay] as rare for $59.99. Another listing on [eBay] shows a wider range of prices, from $18.08 to $450.00, depending on grade and specific variety.
- 1890 Half Crown (KM 764): Melt value is $16.07 (as of August 12, 2025).
- 1890 Double Florin (KM 763): Prices can range from 25.62 ¤ to 525.00 ¤.
- 1890 Penny: Values range depending on condition. A Good condition coin could be worth around £1, while an Uncirculated one could be worth around £200. A “Bun Head” Penny in Uncirculated or nearly Uncirculated condition is listed for £150.00. Other eBay listings show prices from C $8.00 to C $276.38 for varying conditions and types.
- Condition/Grade: Coins with less wear and tear are generally more valuable. Professional grading services can assess a coin’s condition and assign a grade, which significantly impacts its market value. The [NGC grading scale] provides detailed descriptions of different grades, from Poor (P) to Mint State (MS/PF 66).
- Rarity/Mintage: Coins with lower mintage numbers (fewer produced) tend to be rarer and more sought after by collectors.
- Demand: The popularity and interest among collectors for a particular coin also influence its price.
- Metal Content: Coins made of precious metals like gold or silver have an intrinsic value based on their metal content, regardless of their collectible value.
Disclaimer: Coin prices are subject to change based on market fluctuations and other factors. For the most accurate and up-to-date valuations, consulting with a professional coin dealer or referencing current price guides from reputable numismatic organizations is recommended.
Which Queen Victoria coins are valuable?
The Queen Victoria Sovereign coin is highly collectible, but other gold and silver Victorian coin types include the shilling, florin and crown. By Christmas 1900, Queen Victoria was lame with rheumatism and nearly blind from cataracts.
What is the Queen Victoria Jubilee coin 1890?
The obverse of the Queen Victoria 1890 Gold Sovereign depicts the jubilee head portrait, designed by Joseph Edgar Boehm. The coin is called a ‘jubilee’ because it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Queen’s reign. This effigy of Queen Victoria shows her profile facing left, wearing the small imperial crown.