BD-2, R-4--the scarcer of the two varieties of the year. The first year of the "fat head" design, one of the rarest and most avidly sought early gold types. Satiny smooth luster has a very rich frosty glow in the fields. A visually pleasing honey gold clings to the rims, while the centers are a lighter yellow-wheat coloration. Well struck and well made. Nicely preserved, there are only a couple of microscopic marks that keep this CHOICE example from an even higher grade. PCGS 55, NGC 34. As the most available date in a series of some of the rarest gold coins in the entire U.S. series, there is no doubt that the populations are inflated due to regrades and resubmissions. The most recent sold in March 2017, realizing $21,150. The Collector's Universe value is listed at $25,000. The value does jump dramatically in the next grade up, making MS63 the highest grade most can hope to obtain. Good luck! Cert. Number 35228471 PCGS # 8116