1852 Type II Adelaide Pound PCGS AU58
After a crack formed on the reverse die of the 1852 Adelaide Pound, the pressure used to strike further coins was dialled right back. This extended the life of the newly-engraved reverse die, but also resulted in weakly-struck, flat-looking coins. The coin photographed above is a victim of this manufacturing decision: Flatness is evident on the orb of the crown, as well as about the legend on both ‘verses, while the fleur-de-lis are not fully struck up. While less experienced collectors and dealers often confuse this flatness in the strike for wear (and might even accuse PCGS of overgrading), there is no doubt that a weakly-struck Adelaide Pound is worth less than a sharply-struck one. If you are looking to obtain a sharply-struck, fully-detailed pound, expect to pay close to $30,000, but if you are a price-conscious collector seeking to acquire an example of Australia’s first indigenous coin in technically high grade—all at a depressed price—call or email us now to express your interest. 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).