With such a large mintage, you would think these would be more common in GEM grade. Would you believe that in 30+ years of grading PCGS has graded only a single MS65 finer! This MS64+ is truly deserving of its near-GEM grade. Brilliant cartwheel luster boldly rolls over the honey-gold toned surfaces on both sides. The devices are sharply struck and are boldly defined. A strong glass reveals just the slightest sign of contact, none of the microscopic ticks impair the wondrous eye appeal. PCGS 207, NGC 442, CAC 31. There are 14 graded 64+ at PCGS. Back when there were three MS64+s graded, this near-GEM sold for $4,600 in November 2011. They have been selling between $1,880 and $2,820 in 2017 (none have sold in 2018). The current PCGS value is listed at $3,250 and we think this coin could well bring close to that. The SOLE PCGS MS65 is CAC approved and sold in April 2011 for $26,450--a gorgeous 64+ is a great value at today's levels! Cert. Number 25572167 PCGS # 8729