1839 Proof Half Sovereign PCGS PR64DCAM
There aren’t too many early British gold proof coins that are still available for under $30,000 in unimpaired grade. With strong worldwide interest in proof gold, we can expect prices for desirable coins in high grade to continue to rise. The example photographed above is one of the few 1839 proof half sovereigns we’ve handled in the last few years, and one the nicest examples of the scarcer WR-343 variety (where the coin was struck with coin-oriented dies). Equal-second finest graded by PCGS (2/21) and rare in this grade. 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).