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1804 $5 Small 8 Over Large 8 AU58 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:4,250.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1804 $5 Small 8 Over Large 8 AU58 NGC
<B>1804 $5 Small 8 Over Large 8 AU58 NGC.</B></I> Breen-6442, BD-7, R.4. According to Breen (1988), "[Robert] Scot first punched 180 into the die blank, using the extra-large numeral punches intended for the $10 coins. When he positioned the 4 for hammering in next to the 0, he noticed that there was not enough room for it. The next step was to have this die blank reground to efface part of the large 180, and to enter the date from smaller punches, from the font in use for cent dies." The repunching is particularly obvious on the 8, hence the name usually given to this variety, but it is also plainly evident on the 1 and a bit more subtly visible on the 0, both of which are repunched south. The variety is highly sought after due to its presence in the <I>Guide Book</B></I>. This piece is an attractive lemon-gold color, with much of the luster still visible. The strike is complete, with notable weakness confined to LI, where a few light adjustment marks can also be seen. There are no distracting abrasions on the surfaces, which, combined with the minimal nature of the wear, leave this coin with a high degree of eye appeal.<BR><I>Ex: Bowers and Merena (8/91), lot 540. The flip is included with the lot.<BR>From The John Stimson, Sr. Collection, Part One.</B></I><BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> Robert Scot<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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