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
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 | 1911 King George V Full Sovereign –22ct Yellow Gold – 8g – St George & Dragon £ 873.70 |
 | Victoria 1874 shield Sovereign, London, die 32 £ 5,316.00 |
 | Victoria 1874 shield Sovereign, London, die 32, AU58, ex Baumhauer £ 17,639.00 |
 | Victoria 1874 shield Sovereign, London, die 32, XF45 £ 10,710.00 |
 | 1874 Queen Victoria Young Head 8g full Gold Sovereign St George Melbourne Mint. £ 840.00 |
 | 1844 Full Gold Sovereign Shield Back VERY EARLY DATE In Antique Leather Case vgc £ 1,026.69 |
 | 1819 King George III 9k 375 ct Gold Restrike of Rarest Sovereign Mint Condition! £ 220.00 |
 | 1910 Half Sovereign Gold Coin Edward VII £ 401.86 |
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