1893 Melbourne Veiled Head Sovereign PCGS MS62
The 1893-M Veiled head (or Old head) sovereign is one of the underappreciated rarities in the Veiled head series. Although not as scarce as the 1899-P, it’s certainly harder to track down in Mint State than the 1893-S or 1896-S sovereigns, both of which have higher catalogue values. The coin photographed above is graded PCGS MS62 and is the equal-second finest graded by PCGS (July 2013). The finest example is only graded MS62+, so MS62 isn’t too far off the mark from what is currently the “top pop” coin. Scarce this nice. 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 1893-M Veiled head (or Old head) sovereign is one of the underappreciated rarities in the Veiled head series. Although not as scarce as the 1899-P, it’s certainly harder to track down in Mint State than the 1893-S or 1896-S sovereigns, both of which have higher catalogue values. The coin photographed above is graded PCGS MS62 and is the equal-second finest graded by PCGS (July 2013). The finest example is only graded MS62+, so MS62 isn’t too far off the mark from what is currently the “top pop” coin. Scarce this nice.