1897S Veil Head Half Sovereign Uncirculated

Description

Struck at the Sydney Mint, the 1897S Veil Head Half Sovereign is a beautiful representation of Queen Victoria’s final portrait on Australian coinage. The ‘Veil Head’ or ‘Old Head’ design, introduced in 1893, symbolises the Queen’s later years and features a more mature, stately profile draped in a widow’s veil.

This coin is presented in Uncirculated condition, showing strong detail and original mint lustre – a rare find for a half sovereign over 125 years old. The obverse bears the classic Veil Head portrait of Queen Victoria, while the reverse displays the traditional St George and the Dragon design.

Key Features:

• Year: 1897
• Mint: Sydney (S mintmark)
• Condition: Uncirculated
• Metal: 22-carat gold
• Weight: 3.99g
• Diameter: 19.3mm
• Obverse: Queen Victoria Veil Head
• Reverse: St George & the Dragon