Gold Sovereign - Victoria - Old Head - 1893-1901

Victoria Old Head The third and final portrait used on the gold sovereigns of Queen Victoria was the "Old Head", also known as the veiled or widow head. It was used from 1893 to 1901 inclusive.  

• Issuer - United Kingdom
• Monarch - Victoria
• Type - Standard circulation coin
• Years - 1893 - 1901
• Value - 1 Sovereign = 20 Shillings
• Currency - Pound sterling (1158-1970)
• Composition - Gold (.9167)
• Weight - 7.99 g
• Diameter - 22 mm
• Thickness - 1.5 mm
• Shape - Round