Light gray surfaces with vivid rose, blue, and iridescent toning over satiny lustre. Slightly weak on the highest design points. Only two finer examples are listed in the Census among 16 coins in all grades. A common die marriage known in all grades including coins in Proof format. Previously certified MS-62 by NGC. First use of obverse 1 and third use of reverse L. Perfect obverse. The top of T in UNITED, upper loops of first and second S, and left side of M are all filled with minor die chips. Purchased December 1994 from David Finkelstein. |