Lot 2221
1804 $5 Gold Capped Bust. Small 8. PCGS graded AU-55 Miller-64, Breen 2-E. R-4. Strongly greenish gold surfaces with pleasing satiny and frosty luster. Slight traces of friction are noted on the high points of the devices. Very light hairlines in the fields that otherwise are superbly choice and unabraded. Neither the obverse or reverse display any adjustment marks. Another high quality early half eagle from this collection with reverse feather detail that is finer than that seen on many uncirculated examples. One light scratch and a short vertical tick mark under the eagle's right wing. Another shallow scratch under the eagle's left wing, connecting the wing to the olive branch. This is the most commonly encountered die variety for the 1804 Small 8 issue (PCGS # 8085) .
Estimated Value $5,200 - 5,500.
The Michael M. Magdic Collection.
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