1872/1 Melbourne Shield Reverse Overdate Sovereign PCGS AU58
The overdate sovereign of 1872M is the [OG](https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=OG "The original sovereign") of overdate sovereigns, and one of the most coveted dates in the shield sovereign series. Because it is affordable in lower grades but rare in higher ones, it is very popular with collectors both big and small. The example presented here is one of the nicer examples we’ve handled in the last year, and would suit a collection of high-grade rare date shield back sovereigns. If you’ve been chasing a high-grade yet affordable example of this important coin, 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).