1902 Perth Sovereign PCGS MS62

A lot of collectors would say that all Edward VII sovereigns are common and available. Collectors who specialise in the series, however, know that some dates are harder than others. The coin photographed above, the 1902-P sovereign, is not just a hard date: It is the *key* date of the series. This fact is not widely known. When collectors think of key date Perth sovereigns, they inevitably think of the 1899-P and 1926-P. While these dates are no doubt scarce, the 1902-P, is in my view, even harder than either of those more popular dates. Just look at my sales history: Since November 2011, I have listed on the website thirteen 1899-P sovereigns (including the PCGS MS64 example), eleven 1926-P sovereigns, but only four 1902-P sovereigns. Because the 1899-P and 1926-P all trade for $2,500+ in MS62, the 1902-P sovereign looks cheap at $1,950. In my view, there is clear upside here. 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 lot of collectors would say that all Edward VII sovereigns are common and available. Collectors who specialise in the series, however, know that some dates are harder than others. The coin photographed above, the 1902-P sovereign, is not just a hard date: It is the *key* date of the series. This fact is not widely known. When collectors think of key date Perth sovereigns, they inevitably think of the 1899-P and 1926-P. While these dates are no doubt scarce, the 1902-P, is in my view, even harder than either of those more popular dates. Just look at my sales history: Since November 2011, I have listed on the website thirteen 1899-P sovereigns (including the PCGS MS64 example), eleven 1926-P sovereigns, but only four 1902-P sovereigns. Because the 1899-P and 1926-P all trade for $2,500+ in MS62, the 1902-P sovereign looks cheap at $1,950. In my view, there is clear upside here.