1872/1 Melbourne Shield Reverse Overdate Sovereign PCGS MS61
Of all the overdates across the sovereign series, the 1872/1 Melbourne is one of the most famous. Born in the tumultuous early days of the new Melbourne Mint, this popular overdate sovereign owes its existence to a shipwreck, poor engraving work by a private jeweller, and some leftover dies from the previous year (a year when no Melbourne sovereigns were minted). The result is a rather obvious overdate sovereign that has remained keenly sought-after by sovereign and variety coin collectors for decades. The example photographed here is the finest we’ve handled, and the highest grade example we’ve seen on the market for a number of years. Graded PCGS MS61, it will make a suitable addition to a sovereign variety set, shield sovereign date set, or sovereign type set. 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).