1859 Sydney Mint Sovereign PCGS AU58
Early Sydney Mint gold sovereigns are generally scarcer than the later issues, with lustrous, high-grade pieces particularly difficult. The 1859 Sydney Mint sovereign is not as hard as the 1860 and 1858, but in PCGS AU58, as photographed above, the coin is rarer than the 1866 and 1870 Sydney Mints in MS62. Collectors on a budget can obtain these in VF and XF for under $1,500, while the connoisseur collector might have to settle for an AU58, as Mint State coins are rare. Professional Coin Grading Service is the global leader in coin authentication and grading. With over 60 million coins graded and counting, PCGS is trusted by collectors, dealers, and investors to certify authenticity, protect value, and elevate market confidence. This is a direct conversion of the 70-point PCGS grade to a 10-point scale, intended to present the grade in a more intuitive format for newer collectors. It is not our personal opinion or an attempt at regrading the coin to a different standard. To understand how the 70-point scale converts to a 10-point scale, [click here](https://drakesterling.com/en/page/the-ten-point-coin-grading-scale).