A phenomenal condition rarity for the type, variety and die marriage. Warm olive undertones give way to brighter medium gold as the surfaces dip into a light. The strike is well centered and bold in most areas, although a concentration of prominent adjustment marks (as made) in the center of the obverse has resulted in lack of detail both there and on the reverse over the eagles head, breast and the top of the shield. Satiny in texture and quite smooth relative to the assigned grade, closer examination reveals even more vibrant semi-reflective characteristics in the fields. BD Die State a/b.,,PCGS# 8079. NGC ID: 25NP.,PCGS Population (Small 8 Guide Book variety in its entirety): 1 in all Mint State grades.,
