Stuck in 22 carat gold, it features Queen Victoria’s Young Head portrait on the obverse, which was her favourite portrait for coinage. The queen liked the design so much that it was struck on coins for 47 years. The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the dragon, one of the most popular numismatic designs.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Sovereign |
| Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
| Diameter | 22.05mm |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Obverse Designer | William Wyon |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Quality | Circulating |
| Year | 1876 |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |
| Width | 7.98 g |