1864 Sydney Mint Sovereign PCGS MS61
As Sydney Mint collectors know, MS62 Sydney Mints are extremely difficult to get, and MS61 is often the best one can expect. The coin photographed above is nice for the grade and has the appearance of a subdued but pleasing MS62. Only under a glass do you notice the scuffing that brings this coin down to MS61. If you’re looking for an 1864 Sydney Mint sovereign in Mint State without spending the $5,000+ required to buy one in MS62, this is your coin. Second-finest graded by PCGS (May 2013) and scarce this nice. 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). As Sydney Mint collectors know, MS62 Sydney Mints are extremely difficult to get, and MS61 is often the best one can expect. The coin photographed above is nice for the grade and has the appearance of a subdued but pleasing MS62. Only under a glass do you notice the scuffing that brings this coin down to MS61. If you’re looking for an 1864 Sydney Mint sovereign in Mint State without spending the $5,000+ required to buy one in MS62, this is your coin. Second-finest graded by PCGS (May 2013) and scarce this nice.