$2.5 1796 W/STARS PCGS XF 40 OGH

The ONLY other one of these we have ever owned was the PCGS CAC MS65 which is now in the Simpson Collection. The rarity of the w/stars vs No stars is multiples. Plus this coin clearly is extremely HIGH END condition. For sure we grade it a SUPERB GEM XF! Outrageous surfaces are fairly clean all over. If you use a strong glass you will be delighted to find very few ticks. There are some adjustment marks on the eagle-but that is to be expected from the time period. There actually is a slight original luster on this piece. Both sides are a stunning original moderate gold color with reddish gold colors by the peripheries-mostly on the obverse. Miss Liberty and the details are very well struck and show honest even wear. The eye appeal is jaw dropping! PCGS 2, NGC 1, CAC 1.There are NO auction records for this grade. In fact, go to AU 50-and that grade has an auction record-from 1996! These do NOT exist-especially not cleaned or abused. Legend Numismatics strongly feel this date and the 1834 Capped Bust we have are two grossly UNDERvalued coins for the $2.5 series-even more so than a 1854s (which in  XF is a $350G + coin)!  We cannot stress enough the joy, quality, and rarity this coin will add to ANY set. You could offer $250,000.00 and you will not find another circ PCGS CAC piece in VF-to AU55. We can go on forever about the rarity and quality of this ever so special piece.