What a great coin! While the mintage of nearly seven million would suggest common date status, it is the RAREST Philadelphia mint date struck for circulation in Mint State. This borderline GEM ranks among the top three dozen examples that have been graded by PCGS, with just three coins graded higher. First off, this coin is very high quality, we see no reason for CAC not awarding it a green sticker. If it were any other date, it likely would have gotten the coveted bean. Bold mint luster rolls smoothly along both sides of this brilliant white Morgan dollar. The devices are sharply struck with full definition to Liberty's hair curls and the eagle's feathers. A couple of very minor, scattered ticks are the only marks seen, and are fully acceptable by the assigned grade. We have seen MS65s of common dates that are not as clean as the present coin. Its status as a major condition rarity makes this a very important coin, a serious highlight of our Regency Auction. PCGS 33, NGC 17. The most recent non-CAC PCGS graded example to sell in auction brought $55,200 in the 2018 FUN auction and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $60,000. PCGS has graded 2 in MS65 and a single coin (the Jack Lee-Coronet-Illinois Collection) as MS66. Anything finer than the present gem will cost well into the six figures: PCGS value in 65 is $300,000 and the MS66 sold for a record $587,500 in our October 2015 Regency Auction. This is a real prize and major opportunity for any advanced Morgan dollar collector, a coin that will see intense bidding from anyone looking to upgrade their set. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Cert. Number 37831087 PCGS # 007272