Lot 4413
1808 $5 Capped Draped Bust. . BD-3, Breen-6456, normal 5D. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. CAC Approved. Well struck and untoned. Nice eye appeal. Normal spacing with the 5D, the point of a feather virtually centered between the two. A problem-free coin with luster racing over the surface, vivid and frosted in appearance. What's more, the fields acquit themselves nicely in terms of the fewness of marks. Putting aside the luster for a moment, on to the strike. Here again, it is easy to see this piece received a full, sharp blow by the dies. All stars show complete radials and proper star-shape (no flatness). The 13th star has the usual small nick out of one point. Some numismatists suggest this is the secret signature of the die maker, one John Reich, who was in the Mint's employ for the better part of 10 years. Immediately after he left the establishment, the mysterious broken star disappears from our coinage. A wonderful specimen for the advanced collector to add to his collector or portfolio of rare gold coins. Those who seldom miss an opportunity will want to apply their talents to acquiring this coin. Pop 10; 1 finer in 65 (PCGS # 8102) .
Estimated Value $47,000 - 50,000.
Ohringer Family Trust Holdings.
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