1894 Gold Sovereign Coin Queen Victoria Veiled Head 22ct 7.98g CGT Exempt Fine

Classic Victorian Heritage Meets Solid Bullion Investment

Add a genuine piece of 19th-century British numismatic history to your portfolio with this 1894 Queen Victoria "Veiled Head" Full Gold Sovereign. Struck in 22-carat gold (91.67% purity) with a total weight of 7.98 grams (containing 7.32 grams of fine gold), this iconic coin features Thomas Brock’s famous veiled bust of Queen Victoria on the obverse and Benedetto Pistrucci’s legendary St. George and the Dragon on the reverse. As official British legal tender, standard UK investors benefit from full Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exemption and VAT-free status, making it as practical as it is collectible.

Item Condition & Detailed Disclosure
Numismatic Grade: Fine / Good Fine (UK Grade).
Cosmetic Details: Shows honest, light surface contact marks and handling lines consistent with historic circulation.
Obverse Portrait: Queen Victoria's portrait remains fully defined with moderate wear on the high points (cheek, jawline, and primary veil folds). Outer lettering remains sharp and completely legible.
Rims & Edges: Clean rim denticles with no severe rim dings, heavy knocks, or evidence of ex-jewelry mounting.

What’s Included
1 x Authentic 1894 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign
Protective jewellery box

Key Technical Highlights
Year of Issue: 1894
Monarch: Queen Victoria (Old / Veiled Head design)
Gold Purity: 22-Carat Gold / 0.9167 Fine
Gross Weight: 7.98 grams
Pure Gold Content: 7.32 grams (0.2354 troy oz)
Coin Diameter: 22.05 mm
Tax Status: VAT Exempt & UK Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Exempt

Shipping & Dispatch Information
Quick dispatch with fast turnaround times. High-value gold items are carefully seated inside a jewellery box, securely packaged in discreet, tamper-evident outer wrapping, and sent exclusively via fully insured and tracked transit services to guarantee peace of mind upon delivery.

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