THE SOMMELIER COLLECTION An incredible and totally original 45-D in an extremely popular collector grade. While so many examples have been dipped, stripped, and conserved (or worse) in an effort to make it look higher grade, the majority of these southern branch mint gold coins have lost so much of their charm. This excellent CHOICE AU piece has a warm honey and tangerine patina that is enlivened in places by some retained original luster. The devices were crisply struck and have bold definition on both sides. The surfaces show some minor scattered contact, but the tiny ticks do not detract from the great look. PCGS 40, NGC 31, CAC 4. The dull, problematic, doctored coins have held these back. We believe that this coin will far surpass the published levels and APRs. Those in the know will easily recognize how lovely and impressive this coin is. Cert. Number 84675152 PCGS # 8224.00