Lot 882
1803/2 $5 Capped Bust. The obverse die shows a faint crack through the lower date and the first six stars, as well as the tops of LIBERTY. On the reverse, there is a die crack from the rim down the left wing of the eagle to the center of the shield, and another crack through the E of AMERICA into the shield, perhaps meeting the other reverse crack. The T of UNITED is obviously double cut. PCGS graded MS-61. Frosty mint luster in the fields and the surfaces are generally appealing for the grade. We note that the coin has been lightly cleaned, as there is residual soap (or jeweler's rouge) on the reverse, and resulting hairlines are visible in the fields. A glass will note minor adjustment marks on Liberty's drapery and across her face, but they are very light. If you have been searching for a mint state example of this popular and rare type coin, then consider bidding on this lovely example.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
|
| |
| Realized $8,338 |
