1866 Sydney Mint Sovereign PCGS MS62+
If you collect Sydney Mint sovereigns, there are a couple of sovereign dates you can choose from to get bang for your buck. The 1870 sovereign is one of them, and of course the 1866 coin is the other. Like the 1870 sovereign, the 1866 Sydney Mint sovereign is one of the more available dates, in both low grade and high. But unlike the 1870 coin, the 1866 is usually decently-struck, with much of the high points of the wreath sharp and clear. The 1866 is also more yellow in appearance, owing to the presence of silver in the 22 karat alloy instead of copper on the later Sydney Mint sovereign dates. The example photographed above is in high grade, and although there have been a number graded Mint State by PCGS, the date is still scarce in this grade, especially with the coveted “+” designation. 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).