Lot 2248
1803/2 $5 Capped Bust. . Breen-1C. NGC graded AU-58. Light yellow gold. In Breen-1C, there is a slight bulge over the U of UNITED as well as (often) a faint die crack through the left edge of the shield extending above and below. A satiny golden example with strong underlying luster still evident on both sides. Nicely struck, though not fully so on the eagle's neck feathers and parts of UNUM -- still, close enough to full that mention is merited. Indeed, the strike of the 1803 coin easily rivals that of many Mint States that are offered. All 1803 half eagles are from overdated 3/2 dies. Pop 89.
Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,500.
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| Realized $9,775 |
