1897 Gold Sovereign London – Victoria

1897 Sovereign Obverse

The 1897 Gold Sovereign. London Mint. Victoria.

The reverse shows Pistrucci's George and the Dragon.

In 1897, for the first time, a British Monarch had a Diamond Jubilee.

The Obverse shows the Old Head (also known as veiled or widow head). It was designed by Thomas Brock RA.

Image credit: The Royal Mint.

 

 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1897. See Coins and Events of 1897
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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22ct Gold Half Sovereign 1897 Queen Victoria Veiled Head -Lovely
22ct Gold Half Sovereign 1897 Queen Victoria Veiled Head -Lovely
£ 504.23
22ct Gold Half Sovereign Queen Victoria  1897 London Mint
22ct Gold Half Sovereign Queen Victoria 1897 London Mint
£ 567.70
Rare Uncirculated 1897 Queen Victoria  “Melbourne Mint” Veil Head Gold Sovereign
Rare Uncirculated 1897 Queen Victoria “Melbourne Mint” Veil Head Gold Sovereign
£ 2,500.00
1887 QUEEN VICTORIA FULL SOVEREIGN COIN 22ct GOLD IN CAPSULE
1887 QUEEN VICTORIA FULL SOVEREIGN COIN 22ct GOLD IN CAPSULE
£ 956.00
Victoria 1897S Gold Half Sovereign Sydney mint S.3881 Fine grade
Victoria 1897S Gold Half Sovereign Sydney mint S.3881 Fine grade
£ 650.00
1910 Edward VII 22ct Gold Half Sovereign  -  Nice condition
1910 Edward VII 22ct Gold Half Sovereign - Nice condition
£ 516.65
RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1872M
RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1872M
£ 1,350.00
1892 Queen Victoria (Old Head) Shield Back 1/2 Sovereign 22k Gold. 395g
1892 Queen Victoria (Old Head) Shield Back 1/2 Sovereign 22k Gold. 395g
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