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Lot 1163 - 1807 $5 Capped Draped Bust. Bust left NGC MS62

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Lot 1163 - 1807 $5 Capped Draped Bust. Bust left NGC MS62
1807 $5 Capped Draped Bust. Bust left. A smooth and lustrous example of the first year of John Reich's Capped Bust Left design, a Type that was used only through 1812 before alteration. The obverse includes a needle-sharp strike, with the hair, the star centers, and dentils, all showing excellent definition of this design, while the reverse is equally well struck including the edges of the shield. The luster is satiny, golden orange and beautiful, while the NGC grade of Mint State 62 hits the nail on the head. All told this is one of the choicer 1807 half eagles in this grade. For the type set enthusiast it will be a special acquisition.

John Reich, a German émigré, did bonded work for the Mint in the early 19th century. In 1807, Reich signed as an assistant on the staff. He worked until 1817 under Chief Engraver Robert Scot, creating new motifs including this Capped Bust Left design of 1807-1812. (#8101)