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Denomination1 Sovereign
Country / EmpireUnited Kingdom (minted in Australia for Australian Sovereigns)
Diameter (mm)22.05
Obverse DesignVarious portraits of Queen Victoria (e.g., Young Head, Jubilee Head, Old/Veiled Head). Inscriptions typically include 'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITT: REGINA F: D:'
Reverse DesignSt. George slaying the Dragon (Benedetto Pistrucci design) is most common. Early Sydney mint issues (1855-1870) featured a unique 'Sydney Mint' reverse with a crown, 'AUSTRALIA', and 'SYDNEY MINT'.
