1896 M Victoria Old Head Gold Full Sovereign Coin In Extremely Fine Condition.
The full Gold Sovereign coin has the intrinsic value of £1.
This coin contains 0.2354 ounces of fine Gold.
The full Gold Sovereign Coin was struck in 22 carat and weighs approx. 7.98 grams.
This coin has light surface marks.
This coin comes in a plastic coin envelope.
The 1896 sovereign is a coin struck in 22 carat gold. The obverse of the coin features an older crowned and veiled bust of Queen Victoria facing to the left, with legend around. This was the third and final portrait of Queen Victoria and is often referred to as the ‘old head’. The reverse depicts St George slaying the dragon, with the date in exergue. The M – Melbourne, Australia mint mark can be seen below the horse’s hooves.
This 1896 sovereign coin was minted in Melbourne, Australia and had a mintage figure of only 4,456,932.
The gold Sovereign has become one of the most popular investment coins on the market as it is completely exempt from capital gains tax and vat.
All of our bullion gold Sovereign coins in this listing have been pre-owned and are in stock.
You are buying the 1896 M Gold Sovereign coin in the pictures.
