Well hello there! What do we have here? This is an amazing example of a "stopper" date in the series. Ridiculously clean and smooth surfaces do not disappoint, even if you are looking with a powerful glass. The mint luster and surface definitions are helped by prooflike mirrors (no imagination needed). We think the only thing holding the coin from grading MS67 is a bit of deeper irregular toning on the obverse. Both sides are toned. The obverse has a totally natural mix of deeper olive/gold/purple blue colors that are all over. The reverse has a dramatic mix of reddish gold/violet/blue/green original flaming colors. Every detail is sharply struck. The eye appeal is fabulous! PCGS 5, NGC 2, CAC 6. The last PCGS CAC 1868 MS66 to sell brought $30,550 back in June 2017. The current Collectors Universe Value is about where it should be: $40,000. If you are building a top GEM set, this is the coin you want! Opportunity knocks loud here! Cert. Number 35355289 PCGS # 003688