The 1893 Victoria Gold Sovereign features a Widow Head obverse and the classic St George and the Dragon reverse. The Widow Head portrait of Queen Victoria was introduced in 1893, marking a departure from the earlier Jubilee Head design. The coin's reverse design features St. George on horseback, slaying a dragon, a symbolic motif widely associated with British coinage.

This coin was minted in relatively large numbers, with over 6 million produced. Proof versions of the coin are rarer, with only 773 proofs minted. The coin's grade can reach up to MS64, making it a valuable piece for collectors seeking high-grade examples.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1893
KM #	785
Marsh #	145
Minted	6,898,000
Proofs Minted	Yes
Best Grade	MS64
Value	Common

Variants

None

Proofs

773 Proofs were minted.

Australia Gold Sovereigns

Sydney Minted Gold Sovereigns

10 and 144 Jubilee Head and George and the Dragon.

13 and 162 Widow head and George and the Dragon.

Coin Description

The 1893 Sydney Minted Gold Sovereign features two important designs: the Jubilee Head and the Widow Head obverses, both with the iconic St. George and the Dragon reverse. The Jubilee Head was introduced in 1887, depicting Queen Victoria in her later years, while the Widow Head replaced it in 1893, following her husband's death. The reverse features the legendary St. George slaying the dragon, a common theme in British coinage.

The coin has a relatively high mintage, but its rarity in high grades like MS61 and MS62 makes it a valuable find for collectors. The coin was minted at the Sydney Mint, marking an important period in Australia's numismatic history.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1893
KM #	10
Marsh #	144
Minted	1,498,000
Proofs Minted	Yes
Best Grade	MS61
Value	Rare

Variants

None.

Melbourne Minted Gold Sovereigns

10 and 137 Jubilee Head and George and the Dragon.

13 and 153 Widow head and George and the Dragon.

Coin Description

The 1893 Melbourne Minted Gold Sovereigns come in both Jubilee Head and Widow Head designs, each featuring St. George and the Dragon reverse. The Jubilee Head was introduced in 1887, depicting Queen Victoria’s later years, while the Widow Head was released in 1893 following her husband's death. Both designs are iconic and highly sought after by collectors.

The coin's mintage varies, with the Jubilee Head having a relatively large mintage of 3,488,000 and the Widow Head being much rarer. The coin is notable for its relatively high-quality strikes, with MS63 being the best-known grade for this issue.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1893
KM #	10
Marsh #	137
Minted	3,488,000
Proofs Minted	Yes
Best Grade	MS63
Value	Common

Variants

13 and 153 Widow head and George and the Dragon.