1809/8 $5 MS(PCGS#8104)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4479

Grade

MS63

Price

21,150

Lot Description

Choice Mint State 1809/8 Half Eagle 1809/8 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle. BD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-3+. MS-63 (NGC). Fully brilliant and lustrous on both sides, with bright yellow-gold dominating and no signs of copper toning. The strike is full on Liberty's curls and the eagle's feathers. Notice the fields too, as they are so clean and free of all but a few trivial nicks. Die clashing is evident within the reverse fields, but not on the obverse. Minor adjustment marks are noted on the left side of the rim on the reverse. An impressive condition rarity at this grade level, and worthy of a strong bid. PCGS# 8104. NGC Census: 18; 32 finer (Mint State-65 finest).