Lot 1813
The Finest Known 1803 Eagle! PCGS graded MS-65. A stunning and magnificent coin of this seldom-seen variety. Both the obverse and reverse exude mint bloom. No toning here, no place to hide faint hairlines (if there were any to hide) or other detriments. Nothing but undiminished fields and devices--even under a strong glass, the surfaces remain pristine. Furthermore, there are no annoying adjustment marks which so often uglify early precious metal coinage. While many attempt to justify such adjustment marks by saying that they are part of the mint process, and shouldn't lower the value of a coin, who are they kidding? File marks on a gem? Silly. Anyway, not an issue here, as there are no adjustment marks to contend with on either side. Liberty's face has a couple of microscopic marks on her cheek, but they are not distracting either. The strike is typical of the date, a touch weak on Liberty's lower drapery line, and on the eagle's right claw holding those wartime arrows. All else is sharp and defined. One of the finest of the type to exist, and apparently the finest of the date to have been graded.
This is the best there is in an 1803 Eagle, as reported in the PCGS and NGC Population Reports. It is the only coin graded MS65, with nothing higher. If you want a better one, forget it--make your own!
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