1923 Pretoria currency-issue Sovereign PCGS AU55
An underrated coin and a classic South African rarity. Struck in very small numbers from a single consignment of jewellery, the 1923SA currency-issue sovereign has become every serious sovereign collector’s grail coin. The date is harder than many classic colonial rarities (such as the 1926S sovereign or 1930 penny) and yet trades at comparable levels. This particular coin has flashy lustre, great eye appeal, and good details in the devices. If you’re chasing one of South Africa’s great sovereign rarities, but don’t want to spend $50,000+ on a Mint State example, 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).