This is a beautifully toned, SUPERB GEM Proof example that is tied for FINEST numerically graded for the date. Flashy mirrored fields beam with icy smoothness. They really are the epitome of cleanliness. Well struck with just some softness on the highest points of the obverse, but otherwise the devices are sharply rendered and frosted. Both sides have a lovely patina with blues, golds, and roses that are brought out by the highly reflective mirrors. The eye appeal is exceptional and we have studied the essentially flawless surfaces, and cannot understand why CAC did not bean this superb GEM. PCGS 2, NGC 3. The only PCGS coin to sell in auction brought $9,600 in September 2017. More recently the Jenks-Kaufman-Gardner NGC/CAC coin sold for $18,600 in March 2019. The current Collector's Universe value is $12,000. What a great looking Proof and the finest graded of only 1,000 struck! Great for the type or the date, and will see strong bidding when it crosses the block. Cert. Number 8317637 PCGS # 6428