1942 Melbourne Threepence PCGS MS64

There are a couple of rarities across the George VI Commonwealth series. Amongst them, the 1942 Melbourne threepence, particularly in Mint State, is the hardest, in my view. Since October 2011, I have had only one other PCGS-graded example in Mint State, and across the market generally, have seen the date sell on only three other occasions. Make no mistake: This coin is rare. In fact, PCGS has graded only eight 1942M threepences in Mint State. There are three in MS64, which is the highest grade in which the date is currently available. Of those three coins, two are in award-winning PCGS Set Registry sets and are theoretically not for sale. That makes this coin here, photographed above, the single-finest currently available on the open market, and one of the nicest examples of this rare date to be available for some time. If you’re looking for a genuine rarity with good upside and great eye appeal, this is your coin. 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). There are a couple of rarities across the George VI Commonwealth series. Amongst them, the 1942 Melbourne threepence, particularly in Mint State, is the hardest, in my view. Since October 2011, I have had only one other PCGS-graded example in Mint State, and across the market generally, have seen the date sell on only three other occasions. Make no mistake: This coin is rare. In fact, PCGS has graded only eight 1942M threepences in Mint State. There are three in MS64, which is the highest grade in which the date is currently available. Of those three coins, two are in award-winning PCGS Set Registry sets and are theoretically not for sale. That makes this coin here, photographed above, the single-finest currently available on the open market, and one of the nicest examples of this rare date to be available for some time. If you’re looking for a genuine rarity with good upside and great eye appeal, this is your coin.