1900 Sydney Half Sovereign PCGS MS62+
Collectors continue to underrate late Victorian half sovereigns in high grade. Mint State populations are often in the single-digits, yet market prices don't reflect that level of scarcity. The present coin, lot 836 from the famed Reserve Bank of Australia hoard (November 2005), is the nicest example of this date we've handled. The coin is original, with reflective fields and superior eye appeal. The strike is particularly sharp, with the horse's reins and rider's cape clearly struck up on the reverse. If you're chasing a high-grade old head half sovereign with a famous pedigree, 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).