Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) Queen Victoria (1837-1901) Type Current coin Dates 1887-1892 Value 1 sovereign = 1 pound Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970) Composition Gold 916.7‰ Weight 7.99 g Diameter 22 mm Thickness 1.5 mm Shape Round Technique Press strike Orientation Medal strike ↑↑