Lot 1947
1808/7 $5 Capped Draped Bust. NGC graded AU-58. Untoned and well struck with a few wispy adjustment lines on Liberty's cheek. Bold strike plus ample mint frostiness over both sides. Pop 10; 26 finer.
The reverse on this short-lived Type shows an eagle clutching an olive branch while holding three arrows, with the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on a ribbon or band above. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 5 D. surrounds, the first time that the denomination appears on a U.S. gold coin, however abbrievated.
Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000.
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