1927 Pretoria Sovereign PCGS MS66
Although South African gold sovereigns from 1925 onward are mostly common in even better Mint State grades, there is a level of state of preservation where even the most common coins are rare. For the common 1927-SA sovereign, that grade is PCGS MS66. With 778 pieces certified by PCGS overall (9/20), only three have made the coveted MS66 grade (and none have graded finer). The coin photographed above came from an old European hoard amongst many other lesser-grade South African sovereigns and stood out amongst them as one of the best South African sovereigns I’d ever seen, even when uncertified. If you’re chasing a high-grade example of this common date or would just like a superior George V sovereign for your type set, 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).