Queen Elizabeth II Sovereigns 1974-1982 Select Desired Year from drop down menu:1982 1880 Queen Victoria Young Head

1880 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney)

Just 8000 were issued in 1847 with the edge inscription 'undecimo' which translates in English to 'Eleventh' this is to mark Victoria's 11th year of reign

Tower Mint in London however struck the Jubilee head exclusively in this year having not produced any sovereigns in the previous year 1886

9g (sovereign weighs can vary 7

This is part one of a 2 coin series that will feature both the original reverse and obverse of the medal

Queen Elizabeth II Sovereigns 1974-1982 Select Desired Year from drop down menu:1982 1880 Queen Victoria Young HeadQueen Elizabeth II Sovereigns 1974 1982 Obverse: Queen head facing right wearing a coronet, The initials of the designer do not appear and the truncation is blank. Reverse: St. George mounted with sword attacking the dragon, streamer flowing from St George's helmet. The date appears below the exergue line at the bottom with the letters B. P. to the right. Struck in 22ct gold Weight: 7. 98g Diameter: 22. 05mm Obverse by Arnold Machin Featuring Reverse