Sovereign 1874 Shield Reverse, Marsh 58, S.3853B, Die Number 32, bold Good Fine, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 30, one of the key dates in the London Shield series and always in high demand. Extremely Rare and rated R4 by Marsh/Hill Note: Only four die numbers have been recorded for this date.
Sovereign 1874M Shield Reverse, 4 of date with lower part of serif joined to right of base, LCGS variety 06, type as Marsh 60, S.3857, EF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 60
Sovereign 1874 Shield Reverse, Marsh 58, S.3853B, Die Number 32, Good Fine/NVF an extremely rare type rated R4 by Marsh, this type seldom offered in any grade
Sovereign 1874 Shield ReverseMarsh 58, Die Number 32, Extremely rare and rated R4 by Marsh, GVF/NEF and retaining some lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 50. The finest known of just 2 examples recorded by the LCGS Population Report. One of the key date rarities in the Victorian Sovereign series. We note this coin now lists at £4000 in VF and £9000 EF in the Standard Catalogue. Notes in the Bentley Collection Catalogue state that only three Die Numbers have been seen for this date (28, 32 and 33), although others are claimed to exist (namely 12,15, 34 and 35) they have not been traced.
Sovereign 1874 Shield Reverse, Marsh 58, S.3853B, Die Number 33 NVF/VF with a small graze by the Queen's eye, stated at the time of the Bentley sale to be less than five known examples, one of a trio of 1874 Die Number Sovereigns offered in this sale, all extremely rare
Sovereign 1874 Shield Reverse, Marsh 58, S.3853B, Die Number 28 VF/GVF the obverse with some heavier contact marks, overall superior to the example sold in the Bentley Collection 27/9/2012 Lot 624 which realised £6480 inclusive of buyers premium, one of a trio of 1874 Die Number Sovereigns offered in this sale, all extremely rare
Sovereign 1874 Shield Reverse, Marsh 58, S.3853B, Die Number 32 Good Fine/About VF, one of a trio of 1874 Die Number Sovereigns offered in this sale, all extremely rare
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