The first year of this odd-denomination gold coin, saw the highest mintage of the series, with 138,618 produced. While among the more "common" dates, it is conditionally RARE in GEM and finer grades. Indeed, in MS65 or better, PCGS has graded just 41 in 33+ years of operations. Extremely lustrous surfaces are aglow with a frosty satin sheen that radiates on incredible quality surfaces. Sharply struck devices stand out with all details crisply rendered on both sides. This coin has a great look. PCGS 26, NGC 9, CAC 13. This coin sold for $18,000 in April 2018, and prior to that, it did sell over a dozen years ago for nearly $19,000. The current PCGS value is listed at $19,000 and there are just 15 graded higher, making this a great coin for the gold type collector working on a high end set. It will fit nicely in a gold type set or a special collection of $3s; either way bidding will be strong for this impressive GEM. Cert. Number 7424171 PCGS # 007969