Lot 1952
1811 $5 Capped Draped Bust. Small 5. PCGS graded MS-64 P.Q. Nice yellow toning. Well struck and frosty. This attractive MS64 example of the Small 5 variety is among the most original, frosty examples of the date currently known, regardless of the grading holder it is in. The coin is very carefully made and crisply struck with full luster even on the high points. Best of all, only a few minor abrasions appear in the fields. Warm greenish yellow gold appearance with a hint of orange patina. An forthright example of this variety that meets all the criteria for the grade, and more.
Just two die varieties are known among the 1811 half eagles. These are easily told by a glance at the reverse. This Small 5 reverse die has the digit 5 filling free from the lower rim and just nudging the feather tip of one of the arrows. The Small 5 variety is scarcer than the Tall 5, although either coin in Mint State 64 condition would make a welcome addition to a collection of rare early U.S. gold pieces. Pop 13; none finer. (PCGS # 8109) .
Estimated Value $28,000 - 32,000.
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