Lot 1069
1824 $5 Capped Head. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck. Frosty with rich mint bloom color. One of the rarities of the early half eagle series, the date 1824 always comes to mind as one seldom seen, and rarely offered. This particular one is bathed in lovely light coppery gold tones, with splendid luster and ample mint flash. PCGS has graded 12 this high, with a single coin graded higher as MS-65, and most of the others range from low-end Mint States to Extremely Fine. A single pair of dies were apparently used to coin these. It is noteworthy that this reverse was used to coin half eagles from 1821, 1822, 1823 and 1824. This particular coin is very sharply struck with no signs of weakness anywhere to be found. It can likely be traced by a tiny tick left of Liberty's ear, and a small metal "flake" in the field on the reverse below T of UNITED. Half eagles have long been the great challenge among United States coins for the number of extremely rare coins struck over several decades and the regal appearance of the few Mint State specimens. This particular coin comes with a lot of charm and character to please the experienced collector. Pop 12; 1 in 65 as finest. (PCGS # 8132) .
Estimated Value $70,000 - 80,000.
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| Realized $115,000 |
