Lot 1912
1803/2 $5 Capped Bust. NGC graded MS-61 M-55, R-5. 1803 half eagles are similar to those of 1802 in that all known varieties are overdates. In this case, 1803/2, there are two reported overdated obverse dies. Until very recently, the second obverse remained unrecognized as a second die, and was simply considered a late die state of the first die. Breen's obverse 1, as displayed here, has the right base of T broken. The new die has a perfect T in LIBERTY. The variety described as Breen 1-A does not exist. This example is Breen's variety 1-B, which he considered rare. Very lightly abraded surfaces with delightful greenish yellow "old gold" luster. No obvious adjustment marks are visible on this choice coin. 33,506 coins minted. Pop 46; 98 finer.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000.
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