1804 $5 Small 8 over Large 8 MS(PCGS#8086)

1804 $5 Small 8 over Large 8 MS (PCGS#8086)

The March 2012 Baltimore Auction

详细说明: 1804 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-5. Rarity-6+. Small 8/Large 8. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. Exceptional quality for this date and variety, with full blazing mint luster and frost throughout. the surfaces are pleasing as well with minimal signs of handling. Boldly struck, with formidable definition on the obverse stars and Liberty's curls. The repunched date is noted on the 180, each first punched using digits that were too large, then the smaller half eagle sized digits were used, but obvious traces remain. The reverse is quite interesting with a bisecting die crack through the left wing to the E of AMERICA, with bold clashing in the fields. Trace adjustment marks (as made) are seen on the shield. With so few known this is undoubtedly Condition Census for the variety, as there are a mere 15 to 18 known in all grades of this die pairing. Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers The rather mixed up impression on the second date numeral projects this coin from ordinary (more or less) to quite fascinating, especially when viewed under magnification. It is lustrous, attractive, and well worth owning.