Lot 1944
1808 $5 Capped Draped Bust. NGC graded MS-61. Untoned and well struck. An lustrous, spinning-bright 1808 half eagle, the surfaces spread light with vivid golden color over both sides. It is easy to see this piece was delivered a full, sharp blow by the dies also, including the stars. Pop 28; 60 finer.
In 1807, following the release of some of the old-style pieces, John Reich modified the half eagle. The new style is the precursor of that adopted a year later for the quarter eagle. The obverse depicts Liberty facing left, wearing a cloth cap sometimes described as a "mob cap" inscribed LIBERTY, with seven stars to the left and six to the right. (The headgear was a popular ladies' fashion statement of the day.).
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
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| Realized $11,500 |
