The 1874 Gold Sovereign (Shield). London Mint. 1874 was one of the lower mintage years for Victorian sovereigns.
The Reverse is a shield designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen.
1874 also has St George as a reverse.
Queen Victoria Young Head by William Wyon is on the obverse.Image credit: The Royal Mint.
Mintage: 520,713 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1874. See Coins and Events of 1874
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
List items on:
 | RARE 1872 M Melbourne Victoria Young Head Shield Gold Sovereign 1st Year Mint £ 1,100.00 |
 | 1870 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin - Shield Reverse, Uncertified £ 975.70 |
 | 1864 Shield Back Young Head Full Sovereign £ 979.99 |
 | 1853 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign Shield back £ 940.00 |
 | 1838 Shield Reverse Sovereign – First Year Victoria Young Head – Around EF £ 3,270.70 |
 | 1851 Queen Victoria Gold Half Sovereign Shield Back Coin £ 481.00 |
 | 1866 Victoria Shieldback Full Sovereign, Die num 18 In Antique Case. Superb Coin £ 1,160.00 |
 | Rare 1838 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign - Very Fair Condition £ 2,046.69 |
List items on: