1885 Melbourne Half Sovereign PCGS AU55
All Australian young head half sovereigns are difficult to obtain in high grades, even in circulated grades like AU55. The coin photographed above is the equal-second finest 1885M half sovereign graded by PCGS, and is a tough date to boot, with only a handful of pieces graded by PCGS across all grades (4/21). This particular example has good hairlines, and there are flashes of residual lustre in the devices. If you’re chasing a superior young head half sovereign for a type set but don’t want to pay five figures for a mint state example, 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).