1872 Shield Reverse Sovereign PCGS MS62
No die number. Although die numbers are not widely collected, it is worth noting that the absence of a die number of this particular issue is unusual, as the use of die numbers was well established by the 1870s. Sovereign expert Steve Hill suggests in his write-up of the Bentley auction that a likely explanation of the absence of the die number was that older reverse dies (pre-1863) were re-deployed in 1872. An interesting issue. 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). No die number. Although die numbers are not widely collected, it is worth noting that the absence of a die number of this particular issue is unusual, as the use of die numbers was well established by the 1870s. Sovereign expert Steve Hill suggests in his write-up of the Bentley auction that a likely explanation of the absence of the die number was that older reverse dies (pre-1863) were re-deployed in 1872. An interesting issue.