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Half Eagles 1807 Bust Left. Breen 5-D. PCGS graded Mint State 62. <b>Well struck. Pleasing surfaces possess an attractive greenish gold tone. A few light adjustment marks appear faintly along the obverse dentils between 9 o'clock and 10 o'clock, though they are absolutely minimal. It is a delightful example of the first Capped Bust left half eagle date, and close to Choice classification in every way. The Capped Bust left type, designed by John Reich, was a source of some controversy due to the representation of a cap. Was it a Phrygian cap or a Liberty cap? And should the cap be placed on Miss Liberty's head or set upon a pole as it was depicted on America's first official copper coinage, struck in 1793 in the half cent denomination? Or should the concept of a cap be abandoned altogether? Thomas Jefferson was called upon to assist in the determination as to what was appropriate and spoke in favor of a worn cap, with LIBERTY inscribed on the band. The design was implemented and struck through 1812, after which the motif was changed to a Capped Head on a larger diameter planchet.</b> <p align="center">Superior Galleries was founded in 1929 and has been a leader in
the numismatic auction business since 1971.</p> <p align="center"><b>Consignments wanted for June 2 & 3, 2002 Pre-Long Beach Sale.</b></p> <p align="center"><b>Call Steve Deeds</b> at (800) 421-0754 ext 230.</p>
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