Lot 2226
1809 $5 Gold Capped Draped Bust. 9 over 8. PCGS graded MS-61 PQ. A wonderfully original and "drop-dead" gorgeous early half eagle. Every quality that one would like to see on an uncirculated early half eagle is present on this example. Rich golden surfaces are enhanced by splashes of a magenta and shimmer with satiny luster. There are no adjustment marks, scratches, spot. Some evidence of rust on the dies is present at the tip of Liberty's drapery. A pristine, frosty and seriously choice example that will certainly receive hefty bidding. Only one obverse die is known for this year and obviously all known examples of the 1809 half eagle are 1809/8 overdates. PCGS has graded 15 in MS-61 with 58 finer (PCGS # 8104) .
Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500.
The Michael M. Magdic Collection.
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