1871 Gold Sovereign – Queen Victoria Young Head, St George Reverse

An elegant and collectible 1871 British Gold Sovereign, struck under the reign of Queen Victoria. This coin features the well-known “Young Head” portrait by William Wyon and the dramatic image of St George slaying the dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci.

• Obverse: Left-facing bust of Queen Victoria with the inscription:
  VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REG: F:D:
• Reverse: St George on horseback defeating the dragon, dated 1871 at the bottom.
• Metal: 22 carat gold (91.67%)
• Weight: 7.98 g
• Diameter: 22.05 mm
• Gold content: Approx. 7.32 g