Lot 1065
1809 $5 Capped Draped Bust. 9 over 8. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck and free from planchet defects and adjustment marks. A gleaming 1809 of the highest quality for this popularly collected design and typical grade. Nice frosty luster has some cartwheel spin to it and blends smoothly with pale golden orange highlights on the frosted surfaces. There is a trace of adjustment marks, but only a trace, through the upper rim denticles of the obverse but this fortunately escapes affecting the cap or other elements of Liberty's bust. Full sharp stars all around, including the 13th star to the right of the date in which there is a tiny chip out of the outermost point, said to be the secret signature of John Reich, the designer. Only a single set of dies was used to strike the entire 1809 mintage of 33,875 pieces. All are overdates, therefore. Pop 30; 14 in 63; 24 in 64; 7 in 65. (PCGS # 8104) .
Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000.
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