Lot 1764
1807. Bust Left PCGS graded Unc Details. BD-8, Rarity-2. Filed rims. Well struck with rich frosty mint luster completely intact. Delicate sunset golden mint bloom adds to its appeal.
This variety is by far the most seen variety of the two for 1807. On the reverse, the feather tip points to the tip of the 5 (in BD-7 it points to the center of the flag of the 5). Approximately 500 to 700 believed to be extant, Rarity-2 per Dannreuther.
Note in the photographs that there is a small chip out of the 13th star's point that is nearest to the rim denticles. It is widely believed that John Reich, designer of the Capped Draped Bust pieces of 1807-12 "signed" his dies by using the star in the final position with a small notch on the outer point facing the rim. He resigned his Mint post in 1817 after his request for a pay raise was denied. On coins of all denominations struck after 1817, including the Half Eagles, the mysterious notch no longer appears (PCGS # 8101) .
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
The Del Valle Collection.
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