Lot 4412
1807 $5 Capped Draped Bust. Bust left. . BD-8, Breen-6453, Miller-101 (feather tip points to op of 5). NGC graded MS-65. In NGC holder 1847930-001. BD-8, Rarity 2. Only 32,488 pieces struck. A splendid gem example sharply impressed on a problem-free planchet. Shimmers with undisturbed frosty mint luster. This outstanding Capped Bust Half Eagle glows with light yellow-golden colors. The immensely pleasing color, luster and strike definition combine in this one small gold coin to produce great aesthetic beauty! The average half eagle this year comes to market bearing a world of troubles like dullish luster, hairlines, or too many handling marks. However, the parent of them all has to be the Gem BU example offered here. Everybody wants one. We will say that the most eminent buyer in the room, after the ballet of bidding has ended, will decide the coin's next ownership. Bidding on this coin will require a different sphere for the concentration of the bidder's talents. We expect to see a little drama in the room, in fact, as the bid cards fly and the hands wave. The fine overworked gentleman at the dais will no doubt be left speechless and drained of energy once he calls the final bid to the high bidder. Pop 3; 2 finer in 66 (PCGS # 8101) .
Die notes from the Dannreuther book: "This is by far the most seen variety of the two for this year -- Bass owned four coins of this variety… This is the final use of this obverse, but the reverse die is combined with two overdated and one normal obverse in 1808." (In later years, most dated dies were destroyed after the year ended. By the latter part of the 19th century, this destruction of dated dies was mandated by Mint officials to prevent restriking or overdating of rare issues.).
Estimated Value $80,000 - 90,000.
Ohringer Family Trust Holdings.
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| Realized $92,000 |
