1804 $5 Small 8 over Large 8 MS(PCGS#8086)

June 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2354

Grade

AU53

Price

14,400

Lot Description

This handsome, boldly colored example exhibits vivid rose overtones to generally olive and honey-orange surfaces. Sharply defined in all but a few isolated areas, an overall smooth appearance is also a praiseworthy attribute for this desirable early half eagle. Wispy hairlines and a somewhat subdued appearance are noted for accuracy. BD Die State c/c.<p>BD-7 represents the final use of this readily identifiable obverse die, which is a dramatically repunched date. It is the most available die marriage of the 1804 half eagle, although with only 100 to 150 coins believed extant in all grades BD-7 is scarce in an absolute sense. Most survivors are in grades of AU-50 or lower, making this pleasing PCGS AU-53 example a significant coin fit for an advanced gold cabinet.