1908 Ottawa Specimen Sovereign PCGS SP64
A classic sovereign rarity, the 1908C sovereign was issued to commemorate the opening of the *Monnaie royale canadienne* (Royal Canadian Mint) on 2nd January 1908. Just 636 coins were minted, according to the Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian coins, and the coin continues to be one of the more popular and affordable special strikes of the sovereign series. 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).