1885 Gold Sovereign London


The 1885 Gold Sovereign. London Mint.

Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin. No letter above the date indicates the sovereign was produced in London.

Queen Victoria Young Head by William Wyon is on the obverse.

Image credit: The Royal Mint.
 
Mintage: 717,723 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1885. See Coins and Events of 1885
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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