1825 Laureate Head Sovereign PCGS MS63
While all sovereigns are popular, the earliest sovereign issues from Tower Hill have been of particular interest to collectors. The 1825 Laureate sovereign of George IV has not been immune to this interest, with prices rising across the board, even for lower grades. Higher-grade and investment quality coins have been very specifically sought after, as the grading services have graded so few. Indeed, PCGS and NGC have certified just twenty-one examples finer than MS61 (5/25), which is far from enough to satisfy demand from collectors and investors. From a collectability perspective, the 1825 is the second-rarest date of the Laureate type (after the exceedingly rare 1823) and the third rarest across the entire George IV series. The present coin is one of the nicest examples we’ve handled, with a sharp strike, clear fields, and subdued and original lustre. Equal-second finest graded by PCGS. 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).