1890 Melbourne Sovereign PCGS MS61
Ultra-rare date and the key to the Jubilee head series (after the 1887-S Sovereign). Believe it or not, but MS61 is still the highest PCGS grade in which the 1890-M Sovereign is available (February 2013). According to my notes, the Quartermaster example was an MS62, while the Bentley specimen was also an MS61. If you want a PCGS-graded Mint State 1890-M Sovereign, this example is probably the best you’re going to get for the time being. Scarce. 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). Ultra-rare date and the key to the Jubilee head series (after the 1887-S Sovereign). Believe it or not, but MS61 is still the highest PCGS grade in which the 1890-M Sovereign is available (February 2013). According to my notes, the Quartermaster example was an MS62, while the Bentley specimen was also an MS61. If you want a PCGS-graded Mint State 1890-M Sovereign, this example is probably the best you’re going to get for the time being. Scarce.