1806 $5 Pointed 6, 8X5 Stars MS(PCGS#8090)

The March 2012 Baltimore Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

4303

等级

AU58

价格

94,916

详细说明

1806 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-4. Pointed-Top 6, Stars 8x5. AU-58 (PCGS). Virtually Mint State, this lovely early half eagle exhibits original, orange-gold surfaces drenched in softly frosted luster. The strike is generally bold, although a series of prominent adjustment marks on the reverse over and around the eagle's head prevented a sharp strike to the centers on both sides. Adjustment marks are quite common on pre-1834 United States gold coins (the plate coin for the 1806 BD-1 half eagle in the Bass-Dannreuther reference also displays these features, albeit in the center of the obverse), and the surfaces of the present beauty are truly remarkable given the fact that they are smooth and free of even trivial distractions. Struck from Dannreuther Obverse State c, spindly die cracks are present around much of the periphery, the last to form connecting the outer points of stars 9 to 13. The reverse presents Dannreuther State e with clash marks in the lower right field and an advanced rim cud outside the letters (E)S in states.&nbsp;Premium quality for the assigned grade, and far more appealing than even many Mint State Capped Bust Right fives that we have handled in recent years.<br /> <br /> <strong>Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers</strong><br /> This lovely, lustrous early half eagle will satisfy anyone desiring a beautiful example at the AU level. As such it is ideal for a specialized set as well as a type set. This is one of two major star configurations of the date, not often noticed as much as the shape of the 6 numeral (which to me is much less important).&nbsp;