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1805 Draped Bust Half Dime

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:7,500.00 USD Estimated At:15,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
1805 Draped Bust Half Dime
<Our item number 86239><B>1805 Draped Bust Half Dime.</B> <B>NGC graded AU-55.</B> Only one die marriage is known for this rare, early half dime, representing 75-100 examples, most of which are VF or less. This is one of the finest pieces known and has represented this date in two of the finest collections formed in the last hundred years. The 1805 is generally considered the second scarcest issue of this short-lived type, and is similar in rarity to the 1801. One of the striking characteristics of the 1805 is that localized weakness is seen on all specimens. On this coin, the bust is completely flat and the O in OF is not visible. The gray-rose surfaces show a darker patch of color on the left side of the obverse, and there are a few light abrasions noted on each side. Of the 1805 half dimes that have been certified, only six have been graded higher than this piece, and only one is better than AU-58 &#40;the astounding coin owned by Kenny Goldman that is justifiably certified MS-64 and currently offered for sale for &#36;750,000&#41;. <B>Pop of 2 with 2 in AU-58 as best by NGC</B>. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;15,000-20,000. <I><BR>LM1 ex Eliasberg/Price.</I> <BR><BR>Our item number 86239<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/32jpegs/086239.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/32jpegs/086239N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES> <BR><DIV ALIGN="CENTER"> <TABLE> <TR> <TD><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/ilgebaylogo.JPG"></TD> <TD> 350 South Beverly Drive Suite 350<BR> Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA<BR> Telephone: 310-551-2646<BR> Fax: 310-551-2626<BR> E-Mail: <A HREF="mailto:glenn@goldbergcoins.com"> info@goldbergcoins.com </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <font color=red> <h3>There is a 20% commission charge added to each and every lot.</h3></font> <P>We are one of the country's premier auction houses, specializing in U.S., World and Ancient Coins and Currency; Autographs; Manuscripts; Rare Books and other Fine Collectibles. Dedicated to quality of product and customer service, we guarantee authenticity of all items sold for their full purchase price. </P> <P>Our office will answer inquiries about lots (e-mail only, please) from 9-5 (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. </P> <a href=http://PayPalSucks.com><img border=0 src=http://PayPalSucks.com/images/logo.gif></a> <p align=center> <font face=Arial size=2>Pay for this auction online with Western Union<sup>®</sup> Auction Payments<sup><font size=2>SM</font></sup></font> <BR><BR> <a href="http://www.auctionpayments.com/" target="_blank"><img border=0 src="http://www.auctionpayments.com/images/banners/banner1.gif" alt="Western Union Auction Payments"></a> </p> <P>Bidpay payment items will be sent upon reciept of check from Western Union. These payments may take up to ten days to get to us. We accept MasterCard, Visa up to $5000 dollars, personal checks, cashiers checks and money orders on all items. When using a credit card, please include account number, expiration date, billing and shipping address and eBay lot number. <B>Successful California bidders must pay 8.25% sales tax. This tax charge may not appear on your invoice until we are notified of purchasers address.</B> All credit card transactions are subject to additional verification. Shipping charges will not be quoted until notification of purchasers address. Please allow up to 5 days after the auction to get your invoice from us via e-mail</P> <P>We are members of the American Numismatic Association, Professional Numismatists Guild, International Autograph Dealers Alliance, Universal Autograph Collectors Club and the Manuscript Society. View our auction catalogs and consignment offers at: <A HREF="http://www.goldbergcoins.com"> www.goldbergcoins.com. </P> <TABLE> <TR> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER"> <TABLE> <TR> <TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.com/images/png1.gif" ALT="Member PNG" width=50 height=65>
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