KM# 13 SOVEREIGN7.9881 g., 0.9170 Gold 0.2355 oz. AGW Ruler: Victoria Obv:Older veiled head left Rev: St. George slaying the dragon Australia Australia
Old head and St George & dragon reverse 1893-1901
Also called the veiled or widow head, this last design change was introduced in 1893 and continued through until 1901. It shows a more mature portrait of Victoria wearing a crown and a veil.
All Victoria old head sovereigns use the St. George reverse design.
During the year 1893, both jubilee and old head sovereigns were issued.
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