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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 | Victoria Gold 1874 Shield Half Sovereign S.3860D die no: 56 aEF grade £ 641.00 |
 | Victoria 1874 shield Sovereign, London, die 33, XF45 £ 13,358.00 |
 | Victoria 1874 shield Sovereign, London, die 33, AU50 £ 16,020.00 |
 | 1880 S Sydney Mint Gold Full Sovereign — Victoria Young Head Shield Back £ 930.00 |
 | 1885 S Sydney Mint Gold Full Sovereign — Victoria Young Head Shield Back £ 915.00 |
 | Victoria 1874 shield Sovereign, London, die 28, AU50 £ 12,293.00 |
 | 1887 Queen Victoria gold plated double sovereign collectable gap filler £ 31.90 |
 | Australia. 1874 Melbourne - Shield Sovereign. Full Lustre - aU/UNC £ 1,556.40 |
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