All British Sovereigns from their reintroduction into the currency in 1817, have been made from 22 carat gold.
Perhaps you refer to the 1893 sterling silver Crown (Five Shillings) coin which is a similar looking coin, but much larger and heavier at 38.6 mm in diameter and weighs 28.35 grams.
No coin that I know of really matches the specifications you have listed. There is the British Sovereign coin, which is gold and was struck in 1893 but only has a diameter of 22.05 MM. There is also the "double sovereign" but that has a diameter of 28.40 MM. So, without knowing exactly what your coin is, its very hard to estimate a value of it. But somewhere from $300-$800 depending on what your coin actually is.
There was no British 1888 Five Pound coin minted. The Five Pound coin with the Jubilee portrait of the Queen was only minted for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee year of 1887. During her reign the only other dates, with different designs, were 1839 and 1893. A number of forgeries dated 1888 are known.
TB is the initials of Thomas Brock (1847-1922), the designer of the "old veiled" bust of Queen Victoria which appeared on British coins from 1893 to 1901.
Any value would depend on the denomination and condition of the coin. The following 1893 British coins are made from sterling silver. Crown (Five Shillings) - 38.6 mm in diameter Halfcrown (Two Shillings and Sixpence) - 32 mm in diameter Florin (Two Shillings) - 28.5 mm in diameter Shilling - 23.5 mm in diameter Sixpence - 19 mm in diameter Threepence - 16 mm in diameter Please decide which one you have and submit a new question.
The value of the George Mary of Teck wedding silver medal with the year 1893 is worth around $1,500 in good condition. Mary of Teck was the Queen of the United Kingdom and she passed away on March 24, 1953.
A British 1893 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(crowned shield)(Jubilee bust - lower shield)(minted in London - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £135 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £95 GBP. A British 1893 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(crowned shield)(Normal JEB initials - lower shield)(Minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2,950 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £80 to £550 GBP. A British 1893 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(Old veiled bust)(St. George)(minted in London - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £115 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £80 GBP. A British 1893 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(Old veiled bust)(St. George)(minted in London - no mintmark)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £625 GBP. A British 1893 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St. George)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M) is considered extremely rare. A British 1893 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St. George)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2,150 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £75 to £395 GBP. The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
From $5300 to over $1,000,000 depending upon the condition of the coin.
An 1893 British coin has one of two possible busts of Queen Victoria (both veiled). 1. The "Jubilee" bust shows an older Queen Victoria with a small crown on her head. 2. The "Old Head" bust shows a very old Queen Victoria with a tiara on her head. 1893 British coins with the Benedetto Pistrucci design of St George and the dragon on the reverse include the - Five Pound, Two Pound, Sovereign and Half-Sovereign coins in 22 carat gold Crown (Five Shillings) in sterling silver. The Five Pound coin is 36.02 mm in diameter The Two Pound coin is 28.4 mm in diameter The Sovereign coin is 22.05 mm in diameter The Half-Sovereign coin is 19.3 mm in diameter The Crown coin is 38.6 mm in diameter
Yes. The concept of a commemorative coin as we know it today did not catch on until the 1970's however, British commemorative coins have been issued for nearly 200 years. It was the practice to issue a gold Five Pound coin (Quintuple Sovereign) for the coronation of a new king or queen, or for a Silver, Gold or Diamond Jubilee. There was often a Crown coin issued for these occasions as well. Neither coin had an inscription or a specially designed image indicating the nature of the commemoration as is the case today. 1893 was Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee year and a gold Five Pound coin (Quintuple Sovereign) was issued for the occasion. Although substantially larger, the coin has the same general appearance as any Sovereign coin issued for the period 1893 to 1901 showing the old veiled bust of Queen Victoria.
A Double Sovereign is a gold coin of Two Pounds face value. During Queen Victoria's reign, they were only issued in 1887 and 1893 and were minted to a standard 16 grams and 28 mm in diameter.
Please check your coin again. The Carson City Mint closed in 1893.
Please check your coin again. The Carson City Mint closed in 1893.