By far the 1926-S is one of the stoppers in the series and is extremely rare in full GEM. The Maybach collector did all the hard work and found an exceptional HIGH END specimen. Exceptional surfaces are clean and smooth. Even using a strong glass all you can find are microscopic toning dots -not flecks or carbon. A way above average luster beams boldly from all over. Both sides enjoy a very light pastel like mix of colors with gold being the most widely seen. Very important to note: all of the details are sharply struck and do standout. There is no hidden wear anywhere. The eye appeal is fabulous! PCGS 13, NGC 8, CAC 4 (with none higher). PCGS has graded 3 in MS65+ and none higher. An FYI on the CAC number 2 coins are MS65+. The last 1926-S PCGS MS65 CAC to sell in auction brought $99,000 in January 2018. Unless you want to spend $200,000 on an MS65+, this is the ONLY other CAC piece you can buy (assuming the other is off the market). Opportunity knocks loud here! Cert. Number 60190032 PCGS # 3959