1887 Melbourne Shield Reverse Sovereign - PCGS MS62

Australia, 1887 Melbourne Shield Reverse Sovereign -

An attractive and problem-free example of this key sovereign date. Scarce in any grade, but RARE in Mint State, this coin is the second-finest example graded by PCGS (5/20), bettered only by the proof-like MS63 piece I sold in October 2019 for AU$37,000. If you’re a connoisseur collector looking to put together a superior date set of high-grade shield sovereigns, or perhaps you’re a type collector seeking an ideal type coin for your type set, this is your coin.