1856 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign PCGS MS62
It takes a whole lot of luck to survive 162 years unscathed, but that is what this tiny half sovereign, minted in the softest of metals, has managed to do. Well-struck and fully lustrous, this 1856 half sovereigns retains flashes of original lustre. Combined with pleasing eye appeal, this little treasure proves the adage that good things come in small packages. Single-finest Type I half sovereign graded by PCGS, and the only one available in Mint State with PCGS (12/17). Rare this nice, and one to put aside. 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). It takes a whole lot of luck to survive 162 years unscathed, but that is what this tiny half sovereign, minted in the softest of metals, has managed to do. Well-struck and fully lustrous, this 1856 half sovereigns retains flashes of original lustre. Combined with pleasing eye appeal, this little treasure proves the adage that good things come in small packages. Single-finest Type I half sovereign graded by PCGS, and the only one available in Mint State with PCGS (12/17). Rare this nice, and one to put aside.