Victoria 1873 Gold Sovereigns Shield with Dia number

The 1873 Victoria Gold Sovereign marks the continuation of the George and the Dragon design. This year saw the introduction of several notable variants, including the "Shield with Dia number" and the famous "George and the Dragon" design.

The variants such as 752 & 86 George and the Dragon hold particular historical significance and are highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and historical importance.

Coin Specifications - 1873 Sovereign

Attribute	Details
Year	1873
KM #	736.2
Marsh #	57
Minted	2,368,000
Proofs Minted	No
Best Grade	MS63
Value	Normal
Variants	736.2 & 57 Shield with Dia number
	752 & 86 George and the Dragon

Australia Gold Sovereigns

Sydney Minted Gold Sovereigns

6 and 71 Shield.

7 and 112 George and the Dragon.

Description

The 1873 Sydney Minted Gold Sovereigns are a remarkable part of Australia's numismatic history. The Sydney Mint was the first branch of the Royal Mint outside of London, and these coins represent a significant milestone in Australian coinage. The "Shield" variant and the "George and the Dragon" design are among the most sought-after pieces.

Variants such as the "S" mintmark and "George and the Dragon" editions are highly prized by collectors due to their rarity and historical importance.

Coin Specifications - Sydney Minted Gold Sovereigns

Attribute	Details
Year	1873
KM #	6
Marsh #	71
Minted	1,478,000
Proofs Minted	No
Best Grade	MS62
Value	Scarce
Variants	6 and 71 Shield, 7 and 112 George and the Dragon

Melbourne Minted Gold Sovereigns

7 and 95 George and the Dragon.

Melbourne Minted Gold Sovereigns Description

The 1873 Melbourne Minted Gold Sovereign is an important piece in Australian coinage. This version is distinguished by the George and the Dragon design, which is a historic motif that was revived in 1873 after a gap of several years. The Melbourne Mint, which was the second mint in Australia, produced these coins with particular attention to detail.

Variants such as the "M" mintmark and the "George and the Dragon" edition are particularly valuable, with the low mintage and historical significance driving up the demand for collectors.

Coin Specifications - Melbourne Minted Gold Sovereigns

Attribute	Details
Year	1873
KM #	7
Marsh #	95
Minted	752,000
Proofs Minted	Yes
Best Grade	MS63
Value	Scarce
Variants	7 and 95 George and the Dragon