PCGS Designation: 9873

Certificate: 33453130

Grade: MS64

Obverse Die: Normal Die

Reverse Die: Normal Die

Stars: 13/33

Notes:  This coin has really only three things going that will distinguish it.  First, the color is pleasing and gives the obverse an opalescence look.  Second, the strike is strong with 33 reverse stars showing and Traveler's reins still visible where they cross Lee's holster.  And third, on the reverse there are some strong polish lines where the eagle's right wing meets the eagle's breast.

There are no die cracks or breaks on either side, indicating this is an early die usage.  The colors on both sides are first and second cycles of toning with oranges, yellows, cobalt blue, and some burgundy thrown in for good measure.  On the reverse the toning is not quite as far along with colors confined to the narrow bans of yellow and orange.