Lot 1900
1800 $5 Capped Bust. NGC graded MS-61 Breen-1B, M-42, R-4. A fresh golden, lightly toned example, as crisp and luminous as when it was first acquired by some long-ago collector. Regarding this 1800 dated half eagle, the clearest details are found throughout the peripheral areas and also encompassing the key centers which are crystal clear as noted in bold shield and complete E PLURIBUS UNUM on the ribbon, as well as all of the eagle's intricate feathers. There are few things pleasanter than imagining this in your collection, unless that is to actually outbid the others and acquire it for that collection! 37,628 coins minted. Pop 44; 53 finer.
Mintage of half eagles in 1800 totaled 11,622 coins according to mint records. Additionally, 26,006 coins were minted in 1801. Some of these were certainly dated 1799; however, the mintage of coins bearing the 1800 date must have been a significant portion of the total.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000.
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| Realized $13,225 |
