King & Queen British Sovereign
Various years available, from 1871-1932
Fineness: .917
Actual Gold Weight: .2354 troy oz.
The Queen Victoria sovereign gold coins invoke a special nostalgia for a time when the British Navy ruled the seas, and the sun never set on the Empire. London flourished as the trading and financial capital of the world; Britain became the center of rapid technological innovation; and, India glittered as the Crown Jewel of the Empire. The gold Sovereign came to symbolize British financial solidity and to this day enjoys a strong international market, wide-spread recognition and strong liquidity.
The “Young Head” is offered for sale in quantity infrequently. The “Jubilee” is more readily available, and the “Veil” head is seen more often than the rest. For the most part, the early Queen Sovereigns are either on the low end of uncirculated or circulated condition, with the “Veil” head variety often sold in uncirculated condition at a premium to the ‘King’ Sovereigns.