1859 Ansell Sovereign PCGS AU58
Among the rare shield sovereigns, the 1859 Ansell sovereign stands out as one of the rarest. Minted in limited quantities, this variety was struck from an Australian gold alloy that required a unique experimental treatment to render it suitable for coinage. While the original mintage totaled 167,539 coins, only a few dozen are known to exist today, mostly in circulated condition. The present coin comes from an old English collection, acquired through the English collector’s Australian-based son. It ranks amongst the finest Ansell sovereigns to emerge onto the market in recent years and is the best example we have ever handled. Scarce in any condition and exceptionally rare in AU58, it is tied for the third-highest grade awarded by PCGS (3/25). 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).