1/2 Sovereign - Victoria 3rd portrait

€13,219.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1893-1901
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Sovereign
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight3.99 g
Dimensions19.3 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Thomas Brock
Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#784, Sp#3878
Obverse descriptionOlder crowned and veiled bust (`Old Head`) of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVICTORIA·DEI·GRA · BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF · IND·IMP T.B.
(Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India)
Reverse descriptionSt George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1893 B.P.
Edge
Mint
Mintage1893  - -
1893  - Proof - 773
1894  - - 3 795 000
1895  - - 2 869 000
1896  - - 2 947 000
1897  - - 3 568 000
1898  - - 2 869 000
1899  - - 3 362 000
1900  - - 4 307 000
1901  - - 2 037 999
Catalog ID9182083280
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