Lot 1019
1804 Draped Bust Half Cent. "Spiked chin". PCGS graded AU-58. Glossy brown, with defect-free surfaces. The reverse has tempting traces of faded mint red in the protected areas. The cause of the Spiked Chin is as yet unknown. However, we do know that the die started out in perfect condition, then developed a spike that protrudes from Liberty's chin and a series of wavy lines in front of her bust. One interesting theory is that a screw of some sort was impressed into the die at some time during the coining process. Whatever the cause, the Spiked Chin is one of the most famous and popular of all U.S. die varieties.
Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200.
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