Lot 2482
1795 $5 Capped Bust. Small eagle. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. A boldly struck example of our first half eagle with fully defined hair details and only a touch of light friction on the highest points. The planchet is unusually clean with no problems of any kind. This beauty is loaded with mint luster with a hint of delicate golden-orange toning about the extreme borders, thus our Premium Quality designation. Pop of 55 in this grade (PCGS # 8066) .
Estimated Value $19,000 - 22,000.
The Dr. Cliffford E. Smith Collection by Stacks, Metropolitan N.Y. Convention, May 6-8, 1955 Lot 1717.
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