FROM THE FORMULA 1 COLLECTION. WOW! This SUPERB GEM is all there and then some! Everything about this beautifully toned 1897 half is SPECTACULAR. We doubt that you will ever find a prettier example of this date in any grade! As expected a coin of this lofty grade, it is tied for FINEST KNOWN. The blushing pastel toning in Easter egg hues blend together on both both sides of the pristine surfaces. The mixture of emerald green, rosy-peach, golden apricot, icy teal, and tangerine hues have an almost tie-dyed effect and brought out by a vivacious, pristine luster. Every detail is fully formed and razor sharp in definition and the surfaces are the epitome of clean. The eye appeal is flawless and very high end. PCGS 3, NGC 0, CAC 3. The only example to ever sell in auction is the Friend/Duckor coin, which sold in the 2010 ANA auction for $27,600 before reselling in the Greensboro V Collection sale, 2015 ANA at $19,388. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $25,500. It is our opinion that the presently offered SUPERB GEM is the finer, and we know that it will see a fierce bidding war when it crosses the block--it will be placed in a world class collection that ranks at the apex of the PCGS Set Registry! If that is your set, do not let this AMAZING coin pass you by! Cert. Number 81341684 PCGS # 6477