1893 Sydney Veiled Head Half Sovereign PCGS MS66+
At MS66+, this 1893-S Veiled head half sovereign is single finest graded example of this date, single finest graded example of this type, equal-finest graded half sovereign, equal-finest graded Australian circulation gold coin, and equal-second finest graded circulation gold sovereign or half sovereign across the British Empire (May 2012). This coin speaks for itself. Smooth, proof-like fields, crisp design, and tonnes of eye appeal, I doubt that I’ll ever see another Veiled head half sovereign as fine as this one. Surely the finest known. 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). At MS66+, this 1893-S Veiled head half sovereign is single finest graded example of this date, single finest graded example of this type, equal-finest graded half sovereign, equal-finest graded Australian circulation gold coin, and equal-second finest graded circulation gold sovereign or half sovereign across the British Empire (May 2012). This coin speaks for itself. Smooth, proof-like fields, crisp design, and tonnes of eye appeal, I doubt that I’ll ever see another Veiled head half sovereign as fine as this one. Surely the finest known.