THE COLORAMA COLLECTION
Vivid rainbow toning on the obverse of this "+" graded GEM sets this one apart from the majority of similar graded examples of this date. Bright and brilliant luster boasts semi-reflective accents in the fields which accent the gorgeous array of iridescent and neon hues. The surfaces are suffused with rose, tangerine, blue, violet, teal, and gold tones that yield to a spot of original untoned silver that highlights Liberty's chin and neck. The underlying reflection really makes the colors pop off the surfaces of this high end GEM. We rate the color a 9+ on our 10-point color scale. The reverse is untoned and brilliant with a glorious cartwheel brilliance. A light line on Liberty's frosty cheek is pretty much all that keeps this coin from a higher grade holder, thus the eye appeal is quite bold.
This is a truly desirable colorful 80-S GEM that borders on a monster toner status. Worthy of a strong bid, it would not surprise us if our estimate proved very conservative when the hammer finally falls.
Cert. Number 44167495
PCGS # 7118