1888 Sydney Sovereign PCGS MS61
A-3868A, 1st obverse with small spread JEB. There are two types of 1st obverse 1888-S sovereign. The first type has an angled "J” in the JEB initials (described as IEB in McDonald), while the second type has smaller, more spread out "JEB" initials. The small spread JEB, as photographed above, is the scarcer type. From an old English collection. 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). A-3868A, 1st obverse with small spread JEB. There are two types of 1st obverse 1888-S sovereign. The first type has an angled "J” in the JEB initials (described as IEB in McDonald), while the second type has smaller, more spread out "JEB" initials. The small spread JEB, as photographed above, is the scarcer type. From an old English collection.