1923 Pretoria Proof Sovereign PCGS PR64
Vintage proof sovereigns are immensely popular at the moment, with record prices falling for even the more common dates. The proof 1923 South African sovereign has not been immune to these price rises, and continues to be keenly pursued by sovereign collectors. Collectors appreciate its low mintage of 655 pieces, as well as the difficulty of acquiring the coin in superior grade: The average PCGS grade of a 1923SA proof sovereign is 63.85 (8/22). Struck from polished currency-issue dies, the coin is always glossy and eye-catching, but the strike tends to be soft, especially around the horse’s mane. Die polishing lines are sometimes evident in the fields. The coin on offer here, photographed above, is one of the nicer examples we’ve handled in recent years, with clean fields, great presence, and sharp rims. If you’re looking for an example of South Africa’s first and only proof sovereign, 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).