An amazing, high end quality SUPERB GEM! WOW! While common in lower grades, including MS65 GEMS, the 1861 copper-nickel cent is decidedly scarce in MS66 and rare in MS66+ or finer. The technical and visual qualities are strong for the assigned grade. Luscious and beautiful GEM surfaces are clean and sleek. Both sides are a totally original copper nickel color highlighted by some gold and pastel iridescent blue. Miss Liberty and the details are lightly frosted and are fully struck. Even using a strong glass, you find NO imperfections; all you will see are a few scattered pinpoint toning dots. The eye appeal is off the charts! PCGS 111, NGC 40, CAC 28. This is one of 14 graded MS66+ and there are just 16 finer. The most recent sold in August 2020 for $5,520 and before that one sold in July 2016 for $3,055. The Collectors Universe value is $4,000, and the last MS67 CAC sold in August 2019 for $26,400. Bid accordingly! Cert. Number 40319884 PCGS # 2061.00