1879 Sydney St George Reverse Sovereign PCGS AU53
S-3858A. The 1879-S St George reverse sovereign has always been one of the harder dates of the St George young head series. It is rare in Mint State, scarce in lesser grades, and always collectable. This coin is from an original European hoard, is fresh, undipped, and uncleaned. As is expected of a hoard coin, there is coin cabinet friction on the high points and original virgin lustre in the devices and legend. 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).