Lot 2254
1807 $5 Capped Draped Bust. Bust left. . Breen-5D. NGC graded AU-58. Toned. Pleasing honey color. This is the first of a new breed of Half Eagle, designs by John Reich now features a capped bust Liberty facing left. 1807 introduces as well the "chipped" star phenomenon -- in which the 13th star (lowest on right) has a small indentation in the outermost point. This it is believed is John Reich's secret "signature" and is found thereafter on the same star, in the same placement, on half dollars, gold coins, through the end of Reich's ten year tenure at the Mint. Warmly toned; sharply impressed; impressively original early capped bust gold coin! (PCGS # 8101) .
Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000.
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| Realized $8,625 |
