Exquisite! This "common" $3 is anything but in GEM grade. This 64+ is oh so close to GEM quality and we have seen coins in 65 holders that look the same. We think PCGS got this one 100% right! The luster is blistering in its fiery brilliance. The dramatic satin sheen grabs the viewer from accross the room. Up close, the radial luster rolls along with a superb vibrance. Impressive striking definition on both sides, the dies imparted full details with an exacting blow. The glowing fields are marred by just the most microscopic ticks that are only visible using a strong glass, but none of these have any affect on the exceptional eye appeal. PCGS 106, NGC 74, CAC 25. PCGS has graded just 9 in MS64+, the most recent of which sold in March 2014 in an online only auction for $8,250. More recently a regular MS64/CAC sold for $11,400 in March 2018 and a PCGS MS65 CAC sold in November 2017 for $12,000. We know the current PCGS value is too low for this coin! A great example for the date or type! Cert. Number 34136760 PCGS # 7998