Lot 2007
$5 Capped Draped Bust. 1807. Bust left, Breen 5-D, Miller-101, R-3. PCGS graded AU-53. Hazy gold surfaces over traces of luster near the lettering and devices. Well struck for this new type issue, and problem free throughout. We note the curious signature star that was probably used by John Reich to "sign" his die handiwork, which is the notched star on the lower right obverse by Liberty's lowest curl. The outer point is notched on several varieties, and these are attributed to the designer Reich. Another great collector coin (PCGS # 8101) .
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
From the Benson collection and purchased from Ira S. Reed on May 8, 1944 for $22.50.
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