This is a beautiful and untouched Maryland Plate with the State seal. I have taken two shots of it due to the difficulty in seeing the colors properly. It actually retains about 60% original gold gilt to its face and generous amounts to its reverse. There is also some printing scratched into the reverse which I haaven't deciphered. I have seen these on a few websites in the last few months ranging in prices from $3,250 - 3,800.00 with no original finish at all. This is a screaming deal if you need or desire to own one.