1916 Sovereign PCGS MS65
After the ultra-rare 1917 sovereign, the 1916 sovereign is the key date to the London George V sovereign set. The numbers speak for themselves: From 1911 to 1925, PCGS has graded over 100 examples of each date, with the exception of the 1917 (10 coins) and the 1916 (35 coins) (2/14). Only five 1916 sovereigns have graded MS65, as above, and none have graded finer. If you’re looking for a coin that has both rarity and eye appeal, this is your coin. 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). After the ultra-rare 1917 sovereign, the 1916 sovereign is the key date to the London George V sovereign set. The numbers speak for themselves: From 1911 to 1925, PCGS has graded over 100 examples of each date, with the exception of the 1917 (10 coins) and the 1916 (35 coins) (2/14). Only five 1916 sovereigns have graded MS65, as above, and none have graded finer. If you’re looking for a coin that has both rarity and eye appeal, this is your coin.