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1796 $5 Capped Bust. 6 over 5. Small eagle PCGS AU53

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:7,000.00 USD Estimated At:28,000.00 - 32,000.00 USD
1796 $5 Capped Bust. 6 over 5. Small eagle PCGS AU53
Here is a very rare coin that has been off the market for quite some time. The surfaces are better than average for the grade, and definitely quite choice, as the bare minimum of handling marks can be seen, and these only with the aid of a glass. Note the fine engraving of both the obverse and reverse, each star is beautifully detailed. Furthermore, great care was taken in the placement of each so that no point overlapped the neighboring star, and the tenth star just kisses Liberty's cap. Similar on the lettering, some touch, others just miss each other. The engraver had some trouble with AME, and the serifs of the M overlap both surrounding letters as there simply was not enough space to squeeze all three in without overlapping the eagle's wing.

As to the overdate, it is most visible with the aid of magnification, with a somewhat large 5 partially obscured below the 6. Free of adjustment marks or other problems, just minor handling ticks from brief circulation the coin is outstanding in every way, including its warm orange-gold color.