1902 Proof Sovereign PCGS PR62
A nice-looking example of this popular issue. 1902 gold proofs tend to grade rather low, as the dies were harshly polished before striking. The resulting coins all have evidence of die polishing striations through the fields. Indeed, the coins themselves may have been buffed up after striking. As a result, all 1902 gold proof sovereigns graded by PCGS have scored in the low sixties. In fact, the finest 1902 sovereign is only a PR64, while the average grade of the issue overall is 61.82 (February 2013). The above coin, graded PR62, is therefore marginally above average, and has more eye appeal than is usually seen in 1902 gold proofs. 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). A nice-looking example of this popular issue. 1902 gold proofs tend to grade rather low, as the dies were harshly polished before striking. The resulting coins all have evidence of die polishing striations through the fields. Indeed, the coins themselves may have been buffed up after striking. As a result, all 1902 gold proof sovereigns graded by PCGS have scored in the low sixties. In fact, the finest 1902 sovereign is only a PR64, while the average grade of the issue overall is 61.82 (February 2013). The above coin, graded PR62, is therefore marginally above average, and has more eye appeal than is usually seen in 1902 gold proofs.