1818 Sovereign PCGS MS64
S-3785A, with ascending colon after “Britanniar”. Although there are a lot of rare dates across the sovereign series, the 1818 is the earliest (followed close behind by the extremely rare 1819 sovereign). It is a highly collectable date because lower-grade pieces are affordable but still scarce, while higher-grade examples, especially those in Mint State, are rare and make great trophy coins. The coin photographed above is the single-finest example of the 1818 ascending colon variety graded by PCGS, and the equal-third finest example of the date graded by PCGS (5/20). The surfaces are free from major detracting marks, while the rims are sharp and even. There are hints of colour in the devices on the reverse, and the overall appearance of the coin is pleasing and original. If you are a connoisseur collector seeking a high-grade example of this key sovereign date, 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).