1871 St George Reverse Sovereign PCGS MS62
S-3856A, with small BP on reverse. There are two varieties of the 1871 London St George reverse sovereign. The rarer variety has large BP initials in the exergue on the reverse, while the common variety has small BP initials. The coin photographed above is the small BP variety, and although it is not a scarce coin generally, it is highly collectable in PCGS MS62 or better. The date is generally well-struck up, while Mint State examples are usually free from excessive bagging. If you’re chasing an affordable young head St George reverse sovereign for your type set, the 1871 sovereign is a good candidate. 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).