Description
| Face value description | 1 sovereign |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Fineness | 916.7 Au |
| Product weight in grams | 7.98805 g |
| Gold weight in grams | 7.315 g |
| Manufacturer | United Kingdom |
| Tickness | 1.52 mm |
Obverse
Three different versions of this coin have been issued:
1) Queen Victoria Young Head gold sovereign issued between 1871 and 1885:
The obverse portrays a young Queen Victoria with her hair pulled back from the face and plaited into a bun. Around her effigy is the text “VICTORIA DG BRITANNIA REG FD”, which translates as “Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith”.
2) Queen Victoria Jubilee Head gold sovereign issued between 1887 and 1893:
The obverse portrays a middle-aged Queen Victoria with a crown commemorating her 50th year of rule. Around her effigy is the text “VICTORIA DG BRITT REG FD”, which translates as “Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith”.
3) Queen Victoria Veiled Head issued between 1893 and 1901:
The obverse portrays a mature Queen Victoria with a tiara and a veil. Around her effigy is the text “VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP”, which translates as “Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India”.
Reverse
The reverseof these coins shares the same motif, which displays the Christian martyr St. George slaying the dragon. The design was created by the acclaimed Italian engraver and chief medallist at the Royal Mint, Benedetto Pistrucci. The year of mintage is displayed at the bottom.
Each coin is individually packaged in a hard plastic capsule.
