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Queen Victoria
ruled the United Kingdom from 1837 until her death in 1901. Three
different obverse head styles were used on sovereigns minted
during her reign. From 1838-1887, Queen Victoria was depicted
in her youth (young-head style). The Jubilee head style commemorating
Victoria's 50th year as Queen was introduced in 1887 and used
through 1893. The old head, or veiled head, style was used from
1893 until 1901. Sovereigns of Queen Victoria come with both
the St. George and shield reverses. |