Lot 1982
1806 $5 Capped Bust. Pointed top 6. . M-82. VF-25. A rare coin which is seldom offered in any grade. In fact, Robert Miller considered this to be one of just 2 known, but that was before the massive Harry Bass duplicates hit the market in the past few years. In the Bass collection, 4 examples were offered of this rare die pairing. This particular example is the plate coin from the Miller reference book on half eagles. Moderate handling marks and roughness on both sides. The devices are sharply struck. Identifiable by a small edge tick just left of the date, and a minor scratch down the left side of the M in AMERICA to the fifth feather below on the eagle's wing. An important offering for the specialist. Early die state before the cud appears over the T of UNITED.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
From the collection of Robert W. Miller, Sr.
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