The 1895 London Minted Gold Sovereign features the Widow Head obverse, a design introduced following the death of Queen Victoria's consort, Prince Albert. The reverse depicts St. George slaying the dragon, a popular motif on British coins. This coin represents an important historical moment, honoring the monarchy during its later years.

Produced in significant quantities with a mintage of over 3 million coins, the 1895 Sovereign remains a staple in coin collectors’ collections. Despite its high mintage, the rarity is highlighted by its distinct design and the historical significance of the Widow Head motif.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1895
KM #	785
Marsh #	147
Minted	3,783,000
Proofs Minted	No
Best Grade	AU58
Value	Common

Variants

None

Australia Gold Sovereigns

Sydney Minted Gold Sovereigns

1895 Victoria Gold Sovereign.

Widow head Obverse and St George Reverse.

Coin Description

The 1895 Sydney Minted Gold Sovereign features the Widow Head design on the obverse, which was introduced following the death of Prince Albert. The reverse shows St. George slaying the dragon, a classic design featured on many British gold coins. This coin is a significant piece of British numismatic history.

Despite its relatively high mintage of 2,758,000 coins, the 1895 Sydney Minted Sovereign remains a notable item for collectors, due to the Widow Head design and its continued popularity among those interested in the late Victorian era's coinage.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1895
KM #	13
Marsh #	164
Minted	2,758,000
Proofs Minted	No
Best Grade	MS64
Value	Common

Variants

None.

Melbourne Minted Gold Sovereigns

13 and 155 Widow head and George and the Dragon.

Coin Description

The 1895 Melbourne Minted Gold Sovereign features the Widow Head design, which was struck following the death of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert. The reverse of the coin depicts St. George slaying the dragon, a well-known design that has been used in British coinage for centuries.

This particular coin is a significant piece of numismatic history, as it marks the transition from the Jubilee Head to the Widow Head design. The mintage of this coin is relatively high at 4,165,000 coins, and it remains a sought-after coin for collectors, particularly in higher grades like MS64.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1895
KM #	13
Marsh #	155
Minted	4,165,000
Proofs Minted	Yes
Best Grade	MS64
Value	Common

Variants

None.