Hairlined in fields both sides
rev St George slaying the dragon with sword
Lightly toned with a number of dark spots on both sides
An unusual and distinctive portrait of Octavian
countermark stronger
Victoria 1893 Five-Pounds veiled head Hairlined in fields both sidesVictoria (1837 1901), gold Five Pounds, 1893, crowned and veiled bust left, T. B. initials below truncation for engraver Thomas Brock, legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP, rev. St George and dragon right, date in exergue, B. P. to upper right of exergue, weight 40. 03g (Schneider 657; S. 3872). Some light scuffs and digs with surface marks, toned, extremely fine.