1881 Melbourne Shield Reverse Sovereign PCGS AU55
S-3854A, with pointy base of truncation. [Click here](https://www.drakesterling.com/news-wire/post/1881-m-shield-sovereign-variety "1881M shield sovereign variety") to read about this numismatic varietal. 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).