1887-M Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign - (Extremely Rare) DISH M4

1887-M Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign - (Extremely Rare) DISH M4 First Legend DISH M4 - Hooked J. lower close (J.E.B.) - EXTREMELY RARE R4 1887-M Melbourne Sovereign, DISH M4. One of the original Jubilee Head sovereign varieties struck at Melbourne following the introduction of Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm’s new portrait in 1887. The M4 is identified by the distinctive lower and closely spaced J.E.B. initials with hooked J, hand-punched into the truncation by William Poplet. Mint records show that six pairs of these initialled obverse dies were supplied to Melbourne, although only four varieties, M1–M4, have so far been identified on surviving coins. The reverse depicts St George and the Dragon, with the M mintmark above the exergue, date below and B.P. to the right. An important and extremely rare early Melbourne Jubilee Head variety, rated R4. Coin Specifications Struck - Melbourne Mint ('M') First Obverse Type Calendar Year Mintage 940,000 / DISH M4 Est 42,727 Ref Spink S.3867 / Marsh 131B (Rated R4) / DISH M4 Obverse Legend : VICTORIA D:G:BRITT:REG:F:D: Milled: Rev: BP: Benedetto Pistrucci Purity 917/1000 gold Weight: 7.98g / Diameter: 22.05mm Obverse by Joseph Edgar Boehm Featuring Reverse design of St George & the dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci Die Axis: ↑ ↑ We endeavour to keep all years available, the image is of the coin you will receive some years may not be available due to rarity, if you are interested in the rare examples not on offer here, please contact us. Should you not be entirely happy with your purchase you may returned it for a full refund, please see our returns section for more information.