1886 Melbourne Shield Reverse Sovereign PCGS AU53
The key date of the shield sovereign series, and scarce in any grade. This example is only the third piece that I’ve had in stock since 2011. If you’re after an 1886-M sovereign, but don’t want to spend $30,000+ for an example in Mint State, then this is your coin. From a European source. 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). The key date of the shield sovereign series, and scarce in any grade. This example is only the third piece that I’ve had in stock since 2011. If you’re after an 1886-M sovereign, but don’t want to spend $30,000+ for an example in Mint State, then this is your coin. From a European source.