1893

1893 Gold Sovereign London - 1893 was the first year of the 'Old Head' portrait of Queen Victoria by Thomas Brock RA. This portrait was used until Victoria's death in 1901.

1893 World Columbian Exposition USA Half Dollar - Only minted in 1892 and 1893, these 90% silver commemorative coins were intended as a way to raise money for the 1892 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago but subsequently the coins were released for circulation at face value.

1893 Gold Half-Sovereign – Victoria - The 1893 Gold Half-Sovereign was the first year of the 'Old Head' or 'Vieiled' Head portrait of Queen Victoria. This portrait (by Thomas Brock) was used until Victoria's death in 1901.