1921 Melbourne Sovereign PCGS MS63
The story is well known: After the demand for physical gold coinage fell dramatically in the 1920s, gold sovereigns were melted en masse, creating some of Australia’s rarest and most desirable numismatic rarities. Of all those rarities, the 1921 sovereign from Melbourne is one of the hardest to obtain in any grade: PCGS has graded just 13 coins (10/24). The present coin, photographed above, is one of the better examples we’ve handled in the last decade, with a strong strike, undulant lustre, and overall great visual eye appeal. If you’re a serious collector seeking to add an important numismatic rarity to your sovereign collection, this is an essential coin. 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).