Lot 1971
1805. Miller-68, Breen 1-A, Rarity-6. . M-68. EF-45. This coin retains some of the original mint luster, but it has numerous chatter marks from circulation on both sides. At the time Robert Miller published his work on early half eagles, he did not have a specimen to photograph. In his description of this variety, he notes that the first star is unusually close to the curl, which it is, but it certainly doesn't nearly touch the curl. Both the 1 and the 5 in the date touch Liberty. Rim crumbling is seen past STATES on the reverse. Scarce, and seldom offered.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
From the Robert W. Miller, Sr., collection.
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