While long known to be a semi-key for the series (even in circulated grades), population statistics at the major grading services tell the true story. At the MS-62 level, NGC has graded 89 with 49 higher (63/100 at PCGS), and unquestionably there has been a significant number of resubmissions over the past two decades. While these population statistics may not immediately appear to indicate a scarce coin, consider that more than 75-THOUSAND P-mint coins have been certified for this same date -- and that is not even the most common issue!

This is an excellent and properly graded example, providing a nice blend of original honey-gold surfaces, and fields and devices that are rather free from major marks or abrasions. There is a moderate reed mark just above Liberty's right (observed) shoulder, and a vertical contact mark in the eagle's wings, yet the torso is not nearly as distressed by abrasions as one might expect from MS-62. All this being said, the strike quality is average, with decent luster augmenting the overall appearance.