Only 6,200 gold dollars were struck of this important Civil War issue, making this a VERY RARE date in all grades. Indeed it is the rarest Philadelphia mint gold dollar of the decade. It is interesting to note that this date is missing from the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institute (the collection only includes a Proof striking). PCGS CoinFacts estimates a total of 85 estimated survivors, of which only eight or so grade in GEM or finer, including the monster MS68 from the Virgil Brand, David Akers, and Duckor Family Collections. This is a borderline GEM that boasts a brilliant and bright yellow-gold luster that sets the surfaces aglow with a strong radiance. Sharply struck, this coin has a great eye appeal, as well as technical quality. PCGS 8, NGC 8, CAC 2. This is the only 64+ graded by either service. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $16,000 and no MS65 has sold since 1997! Good luck, this is a very challenging date that belongs in your set. Cert. Number 44738813 PCGS # 7562