Lot 2242
1800 $5 Capped Bust. . Breen-1D, Miller 44. "Stubby stem." NGC graded MS-63. Well struck with lovely golden toning. Nice eye appeal. Rich gold and fiery bright color are the order of the day where this very choice 1800 half eagle is concerned. Adding to those results, a word about strike: this piece has all but needle-sharp devices, with gorgeous detail on the hair and cap, the eagle's wings, breast feathers, shield and motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. This reverse has the shortest stem of the four varieties of 1800 half eagles, and does not extend past the foot of the final A in AMERICA. Pop 18; 7 in 64; 1 in 66 Star. (PCGS # 8082) .
Estimated Value $22,000 - 24,000.
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| Realized $25,875 |
