St. George & Dragon Reverse In 1871, a major modification was made, and a "Type 2" young head sovereign was introduced. The most obvious difference was the change of reverse from a shield to Pistrucci's famous Saint George & Dragon reverse. The main difference on the obverse was the removal of the date, which was relocated to the reverse side. When mint-marks were introduced for the branch mints, the mint-mark was placed under the head, as on our photograph of an 1884 Sydney mint sovereign. This type was issued until 1887 inclusive.

• Queen : Victoria (1837-1901)
• Type : Standard circulation coin
• Years : 1871-1885
• Value : 1 Sovereign = 10 Shillings
• Currency : Pound sterling (1158-1970)
• Composition : Gold (.9167)
• Weight : 3.98 g
• Diameter : 19 mm
• Shape : Round