1837 Sovereign - PCGS MS65

Great Britain, 1837 Sovereign -

William IV sovereigns have become increasingly popular in recent years. Lesser coins in worn grade sell strongly at auction (always over £1,000), while better coins with only hints of wear sell for multiples of that. However, it’s the coins in Mint State where the real value lies, with examples in low mint state grade fetching closer to halfway to £10,000). The 1837 sovereign is one of the more common dates in the William IV run, but it too attracts fervent bidding at auction in better grades. Examples in PCGS MS64 or better are particularly rare. The coin photographed here is graded PCGS MS65, and is equalled by only one other 1837 sovereign, with none grading finer. Across the series, there is just one other example in MS65 (the common 1831), with not a single coin grading better. If you like numbers, the 1837 sovereign in PCGS MS65 is in the top 1.3% of William IV sovereigns certified by PCGS, and is the finest William IV sovereign I’ve handled ever (not including the ultra-rare proofs). If you are a connoisseur coin collector and have been looking for the ideal coin for a sovereign type set, this is your coin.