The 1897 Gold Half-Sovereign, London - Victoria In 1897, for the first time, a British Monarch had a Diamond Jubilee: Queen Victoria had ruled for 60 years.
The Obverse shows the Old Head (also known as veiled or widow head). It was designed by Thomas Brock RA.
Edge is milled.
The Reverse shows Pistrucci's George and the Dragon.The 1897 half-sovereign was also minted in Sydney. The Sydney coins will have a small 'S' mint mark just above the date on the reverse.
Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 3,568,100 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1897. See Coins and Events of 1897
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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