1866 Sydney Mint Sovereign PCGS MS62
Sydney Mint sovereigns in PCGS MS62 or better are notoriously difficult to source. The above sovereign is in the top 2.3% of 1866 Sydney Mint sovereigns graded by PCGS and in the top 2.6% of Sydney Mint sovereigns graded overall. Make no mistake: MS62 is a rare grade for a Sydney Mint. Don’t look at this coin thinking you’ll get an MS63 or MS64 any time soon, because you won’t. An MS62 Sydney Mint sovereign is genuinely rare and deeply underrated by the market. This piece is completely original, with lovely satin lustre and great eye appeal. Unlike many of its siblings, this coin has not been dipped or cleaned, and is completely original in every way. If it were uncertified, it would have a $4,500 - $5,500 price-tag on it. Equal third-finest graded by PCGS (May 2013). 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). Sydney Mint sovereigns in PCGS MS62 or better are notoriously difficult to source. The above sovereign is in the top 2.3% of 1866 Sydney Mint sovereigns graded by PCGS and in the top 2.6% of Sydney Mint sovereigns graded overall. Make no mistake: MS62 is a rare grade for a Sydney Mint. Don’t look at this coin thinking you’ll get an MS63 or MS64 any time soon, because you won’t. An MS62 Sydney Mint sovereign is genuinely rare and deeply underrated by the market. This piece is completely original, with lovely satin lustre and great eye appeal. Unlike many of its siblings, this coin has not been dipped or cleaned, and is completely original in every way. If it were uncertified, it would have a $4,500 - $5,500 price-tag on it. Equal third-finest graded by PCGS (May 2013).