FROM THE OAK COLLECTION From one of the lowest mintages of the series, only 900 were struck for circulation in 1883, and it is one of the "silent stoppers" of the series. The present coin, is VERY HIGH END for the grade and is just shy of being a fully GEM quality MS65; PCGS showed it no mercy! This is a wicked neat and totally magnificent piece! Deep prooflike mirrors beam boldly from all over, and the outstanding surfaces resemble a full Proof. Add a strong luster and wow-this coin has serious life! Overall, the surfaces appear clean; remarkably, there is nothing more than a microscopic tick or two, and visible only when using a strong glass. Both sides are a gorgeous and totally original deep yellow gold color with faint greenish gold highlights. There are NO spots or discolorations. Miss Liberty and the details are thickly frosted an have full strikes, with a full 3D look. The eye appeal is awesome! Ex PUG Collection, Regency Auction 32, lot 516; Regency Auction 40, lot 324; Regency Auction 46, lot 242; Legend Numismatics; our consignor. PCGS 23, NGC 13, CAC 4. This is the only one to grade MS64+ at either service and PCGS has graded just seven finer. No doubt the Population and Census data at MS63 and MS64 include duplication of the same coins being resubmitted hoping for a higher grade. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $25,000 and it sold for $21,150 in our July 2021 Regency Auction. Bound for another world class $3 set, anything finer would likely cost $35,000-$40,000! Good luck Cert. Number 83615965 PCGS # 8005