The 1893-1901 Old Head Victoria Gold Full Sovereign

The 1893-1901 Old Head Victoria Gold Full Sovereign One of the most sought after and certainly the most prestigious of Gold Sovereigns, the Victoria Old Head Gold bullion coin is the epitome of a solid investment. Struck by the Royal Mint, the 1893-1901 Queen Victoria Sovereigns invoke a distinct nostalgia for a time when the British Empire was at the peak of its glory. London was thriving as the trading and financial capital of the world and Britain became the center of technological innovation. India - Victoria's favourite colony - glittered as the Crown Jewel of the Empire.Design of Victoria Old Head Full SovereignsVictoria Old head Full Sovereigns are 22.05 mm in diameter, 1.56 mm thick and weigh 7.98grams of 917/1000 fine gold.On the obverse side we find the regal portrait (also called the widow head type) designed by Sir Thomas Brock; it depicts Queen Victoria (facing left) as being more mature and in mourning, with a vail draped over her crown. Inscribed around her are the Latin words "VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP" that translates as "Victoria by the Grace of God King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India."ObverseOlder veiled bust of Queen Victoria leftLettering: VICTORIA·DEI·GRA · BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF · IND·IMPEngraver: Thomas Brock ReverseSaint George slaying the dragon right, date in exergueLettering: 1901B.P.