Lot 2110
1825 $5 Capped Head. 5 over 1. Sharpness of AU-50 but repaired and cleaned. This one has been repaired in the fields on the obverse and reverse and faint tooling lines can be seen around the stars. The entire coin was bathed in acid for a time, and the surfaces show trace porosity when examined with a strong glass. Still a rare coin that has been toned with pretty copper hues and is well struck. Perhaps two dozen are known in all grades, as most of these were melted as the price of gold rose during the period. This particular piece is about average for those known, and finding a choice circulated example is a real challenge.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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| Realized $5,750 |
