This radiant Superb Gem readily upholds the validity of the PL designation from NGC. Deeply mirrored and highly reflective, the fields form a splendid backdrop to smartly impressed devices. There is even considerable cameo contrast to the finish that enhances already memorable eye appeal. The smooth and virtually pristine surfaces are evenly toned in vivid golden-rose.1876 saw the great Centennial Exhibition in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, as many Americans celebrated the nations independence, while still recovering from the turmoil of the Panic of 1873. Silver began to rise in prominence as "Silverites" campaigned for unlimited legal tender status for the metal at a 16 to 1 silver to gold ratio. Demand for gold dollars was desultory at best and only 3,200 gold dollars were struck at the Philadelphia Mint, making it one of the rarer of such issues. The coins seem not to have attracted much numismatic notice at the time, though a fair number of Mint State examples do exist, mostly at the MS-64 level and below. Truly exceptional specimens are very rare -- only a dozen pieces are recorded by NGC at the Gem level or higher, with only two at the Superb Gem level. As the sole MS-67 example rating the Prooflike designation, this is as good as they come and destined for the finest of gold dollar cabinets.,,PCGS# 7577. NGC ID: 25DE.,NGC Census: 1; 0 finer in this category.,
