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1809/8 $5 Bust NGC MS64

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:20,000.00 USD Estimated At:40,000.00 - 45,000.00 USD
1809/8 $5 Bust NGC MS64
<Our item number 137836><B>1809/8 &#36;5 Capped Draped Bust. NGC graded MS-64.</B> In NGC holder 20307844-008. The only die combination this year. A needle sharp strike with all the stars, hair and feather detail fully defined. A beautiful frosty mint specimen exhibiting lovely rich golden toning. Within the elusive Capped Head Left series of half eagles of this type, the 1809 is normally grouped with the more &#34;available&#34; issues such as the 1810, 1811, and 1812. Common is a relative term, however, and somewhat misleading when it comes to a full-fledged Mint State 64 specimen like the one offered. This wonderfully preserved specimen exceeds the normal requirements for the grade on several levels. Both sides exhibit a rich, frosted brilliance under a delightful layer of reddish orange patina. All of the obverse stars are fully defined and those make a good show of their centrals. The 13th star has a chip out of the outermost point &#40;as on all 1809&#39;s seen&#41;. One of just a handful of Choice Unci rculated 1809 half eagles we have offered over the years and handily beating out most competitors in its grade for its visual impact. Only 33,875 struck. <B>Pop 32; 10 finer in 65.</B> <B>&#40;PCGS # 8104&#41;</B>. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;40,000 - 45,000. <BR><BR>Our item number 137836<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/48jpegs/137836.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/48jpegs/137836N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>