Lot 3355
1807 $5 Capped Bust. Bust left. . BD-7, Breen-6453, feather tip over Center of Flag of 5. NGC graded MS-62. Very well struck with Liberty's hair fully defined. Rich golden toning adds to its appeal, as does the abundant frosty luster. A popular first-of-design issue, this is a very scarce die variety, although it has received little attention since this year is considered to be a realtively available one in the early gold coins. According to Dannreuther-Bass (who have produced the most authoratative reference on early gold die varieties), "There are hundreds of 1807 half eagles of this design, but this variety may not have 40 examples remaining."
This obverse paired with a second reverse creates the other variety (BD-8). The failure of the reverse die on BD-7 is already evident in a long die break from the rim through the E of states, passing through the scroll to the eagle's head and neck and on into the shield. A few light adjustment lines affect only the left reverse rim. Pop 58 (PCGS # 8092) .
Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000.
|
| |
| Realized $11,500 |
