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1893-1901-M Australia Gold Sovereign Victoria Veil Head Avg Circ

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### **1893-1901-M Australia Gold Sovereign Victoria Veil Head Avg Circ** Own a distinguished piece of British Empire gold with the **1893–1901-M Australia Gold Sovereign Victoria Veil Head Avg Circ**. Struck at the Melbourne Mint (M mintmark), this historic gold coin was issued during the final years of Queen Victoria’s reign, featuring her iconic “Veiled Head” portrait. Each sovereign contains 0.2354 troy ounces of gold (AGW) and is offered here in average circulated condition, showing honest wear from over a century of history. The Veiled Head (also known as the “Old Head”) portrait of Queen Victoria was introduced in 1893, designed by Sir Thomas Brock. This mature effigy replaced earlier youthful portraits and reflected Victoria’s status as Empress of India and long-reigning monarch. The Melbourne Mint, one of Australia’s key branch mints, produced sovereigns that circulated throughout the British Empire and beyond, playing a major role in international trade. **Coin Features:** - Composed of .2354 troy ounces of .9167 fine gold - Each coin has been issued a face value of 1 Sovereign backed by the Australian government - These sovereigns bear an "M" mint mark for the Melbourne mint. - Coins will be in average circulated condition with the dates randomly selected based upon available inventory - The obverse displays a side profile portrait of the reigning monarch, Victoria with the lettering, "VICTORIA.DEI.GRA.BRITT.REGINA.FID.DEF.IND.IMP" around the rim of the coin. - The reverse contains Benedetto Pistrucci's depiction of St. George slaying a dragon, along with the date the coins were minted (1893-1901). **Why own the 1893–1901-M Gold Sovereign?** - Historic issue from the final portrait of Queen Victoria - Struck at the respected Melbourne Mint - Classic Saint George reverse design - Popular among British and [**world gold coin**](file:///buy-gold/world-gold-coins%3Fcategory_id=752) collectors Feel free to browse our vast collection of [**Gold Sovereign Coins**](file:///buy-gold/british-gold/sovereigns) today to become a proud owner of an inseparable part of coinage history. Contact us at 800-852-­6884 if you have any questions in regards to Australian Sovereign coins. **You may also be interested in:** - [**5 Roubles Russia Nicholas II Gold Coin BU AGW .1244 oz (1897-1911, Random Year)**](file:///5-roubles-russia-nicholas-ii-gold-coin-bu-random-year) - [**1872-1887 M Australia Gold Sovereign Victoria Young Head (Avg Circ)**](file:///1872-1887-m-australia-gold-sovereign-victoria-young-head-avg-circ) - [**British Gold Sovereign Coin Avg Circ (Random Year)**](file:///british-gold-sovereign-coin)