Lot 1443
1810 $5 Capped Draped Bust. Large Date, Large 5. PCGS graded MS-64. A lovely frosty mint example with a few stray marks on the cheek. Strong metal flow augments the already showy mint frostiness that cloaks the surfaces, giving the coin its brand new, glowing appearance. The mint radiance is only broken up by an rare overlay of pale patina. A rounded impression is the rule for many dates in the 1807-12 half eagle run, as they are imprinted by the stamp of dies using a hand-operated press. We are happy to report that the present example is a grand example, a coin with objective high standards showing only a trace of weakness in the central hair and eagle neck regions. Clearly a coin to consider for a U.S. gold Type Set. Pop 33; 2 finer, 1 in 65, 1 in 66 (PCGS # 8108) .
Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000.
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| Realized $36,800 |
