Lot 1996
$5 Capped Bust. 1803, 3 over 2, Breen 1-C, Miller-56, Rarity-4. PCGS graded AU-58. Appealing coppery gold toning over the lustrous fields, the strike shows minor weakness on Liberty's forecurl and on the lower left claw and shield above, partially due to minor adjustment marks in the shield. Clean surfaces on the obverse, the reverse with one short mark in the shield, and another extending through the tail both directions. The reverse has a light die crack through the top third of TED. From a collecting standpoint, this one boasts nearly mint state surfaces and appeal for a discounted price because of the minor wear from what an uncirculated coin would command (PCGS # 8084) .
Estimated Value $3,700 - 4,000.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on May 8, 1944 for $22.50.
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