This is a truly high end and CHOICE Mint State Type 2 double eagle. This date had a somewhat lower mintage, fewer than 300,000 were struck, and are RARE so fine, excessively so in higher grade. This is a crusty and original example, with a glowing golden hue and frosted luster. The surfaces have an almost matte-like appearance that is amplified by the swirling hint of cartwheel brilliance. Sharply struck and minimally abraded, this is a great example for a type set. PCGS 89, NGC 27, CAC 11. DO NOT let the Population data fool you, ONLY A SINGLE PCGS MS63 CAC sold in auction, back in the 2010 ANA Auction! That was nearly a dozen years ago! WOW--that is RARE. Back then, the coin brought $13,800. Today the CAC CPG value is listed at $10,600. We have no doubt that today, this coin will bring a strong bid. PCGS has graded 15 finer, MS64 the finest. Good luck! Cert. Number 44380965 PCGS # 8973