1787 Proof Guinea PCGS PR65CAM
I don’t typically deal in the earlier English gold coins (pre-1817), but when I was offered a 1787 spade guinea—in glorious proof condition, no less—I couldn’t refuse. That the coin was also an Australian proclamation issue all but sealed the deal. Glowing and fully-struck, it is one of the nicest proof guineas to appear on the English and Australian coin scene in a while, and certainly one of the finest examples I’ve seen personally. Of the examples that PCGS have certified with the coveted “CAM” designation, the specimen here is the single-finest (12/15). Certainly rare, and surely worth a premium to your “average” early milled proof gold 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). I don’t typically deal in the earlier English gold coins (pre-1817), but when I was offered a 1787 spade guinea—in glorious proof condition, no less—I couldn’t refuse. That the coin was also an Australian proclamation issue all but sealed the deal. Glowing and fully-struck, it is one of the nicest proof guineas to appear on the English and Australian coin scene in a while, and certainly one of the finest examples I’ve seen personally. Of the examples that PCGS have certified with the coveted “CAM” designation, the specimen here is the single-finest (12/15). Certainly rare, and surely worth a premium to your “average” early milled proof gold coin.