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1896 Queen Victoria and Saint George slaying the dragon 22k gold coin - $1,500 (Cranston)
condition:
excellent
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Overview of the 1896 Gold Sovereign
Minting: The 1896 gold sovereign was minted by the Royal Mint in London. It is part of the series of sovereigns issued during Queen Victoria's reign from 1837 to 1901.
Design: The obverse features the "Old Head" portrait of Queen Victoria, designed by Thomas Brock, showing her profile facing left, adorned with a crown and a widow's veil. The inscription reads "VICTORIA . DEI . GRA . BRITT . REGINA . FID . DEF . IND . IMP". The reverse depicts the classic design of Saint George slaying the dragon, created by Benedetto Pistrucci, along with the year of minting.