1875 Melbourne St George Reverse Sovereign PCGS MS62
S-3857, with BP. By 1875, the Melbourne mint had been minting coins four only four years, but, despite some early hiccups in 1872, were producing sovereigns of high-quality. The 1875 Melbourne sovereign is no exception. It is generally well-struck, with good detailing to the reverse, in particular. The lustre could be characterised as subdued, and I have never seen an example with proof-like or robustly lustrous appearance. Die cracks are often evident on the reverse around the date, and sometimes the BP initials are ill-defined or indistinct due to die fill. I’ve seen at least one example where the initials were hardly visible at all. The date is scarce in Mint State, and rare in grades PCGS MS63 or better. The example photographed above is problem-free and attractive, with original appearance, and only light coin cabinet friction on the high points. Scarce in this grade. 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).