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1 Sovereign - Victoria 3rd portrait
| Gold (.9167) | 7.99 g | 22.05 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1893-1901 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.99 g |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#4024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1893 B.P.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of a sovereign was 160/623 troy ounce (123.3 grains). The pure gold content was 113 1/623 grains (7.3224 g).Note: for issues with mintmark below horse's right rear hoof, see
(M = Melbourne mint, P = Perth mint, S = Sydney mint)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1893-1901 Victoria 3rd portrait sovereign coin is that it was minted during a period of significant change in the British Empire. During Queen Victoria's reign, the empire reached its peak, and the coinage of the time reflected the growing power and influence of the British monarchy. The coin's design, featuring a young Queen Victoria, symbolized the youth and vitality of the empire at the time. Additionally, the use of gold in the coin's minting represented the wealth and prosperity of the British Empire. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and historians, serving as a tangible reminder of a bygone era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 737 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 3782611 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 2285317 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 3334065 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 | 4361347 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 7515978 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 10846741 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 | 1578948 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sovereign - Victoria (3rd portrait) 1893-1901 coin.
