Introducing the 1893 Victoria Double Sovereign, a magnificent addition to any serious collection and a true statement of the Victorian era’s refinement. Struck in 22 carat gold and weighing 15.98 grams, this impressive £2 piece showcases the final effigy of Queen Victoria, often called the ‘Veiled’ or ‘Old Head’ portrait, created by Thomas Brock. The queen is depicted crowned and draped in a long veil, with the Latin legend ‘VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP’ marking her status as Empress of India and sovereign ruler of Britain’s vast empire.

The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic scene of Saint George and the dragon, a masterwork of numismatic art that has adorned the most prestigious British gold coins since the Regency period. The generous 28.4mm diameter allows this celebrated design to command the full attention it deserves, every detail sharply struck and framed by a milled edge. Dated 1893, this coin marks the beginning of the 'Veiled Head' series and captures the dignity and continuity of a monarch who had sat the throne for more than five decades.

The 1893 Victoria Old Head Double Sovereign is significantly rarer than its single sovereign counterpart, and high-quality examples are increasingly elusive. Each coin serves as a lasting testament to the skill of The Royal Mint’s craftsmen and the significance of the era when Britain led the world in commerce, technology and culture. Beautifully proportioned, weighty in hand, and rich in historical context, the 1893 Double Sovereign stands as both a tribute to Queen Victoria’s remarkable reign and as an heirloom of timeless British excellence.