1890 Sydney Sovereign PCGS MS61
S-3868, with first obverse. Jubilee head sovereign collectors know that if there is a first and second obverse version of a Jubilee head sovereign, [the first obverse is generally the scarcer one](https://www.drakesterling.com/news-wire/post/jubilee-head-gold-sovereign-varieties "Jubilee head sovereign"). The 1890S is no exception, with the first obverse variety being very difficult to obtain in higher grades. The coin photographed above is graded MS61 with PCGS and is one of the better examples of this date and variety I’ve handled in recent years. 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).