1808/7 $5 MS (PCGS#8103)
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- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 4478
- 等级
- AU58
- 价格
- 115,274
- 详细说明
- Rare and Intriguing 1808/7 Half Eagle
1808/7 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-6. AU-58 (PCGS).
This is a favorite variety because not only is it rare but it has the extraordinary feature of a removed overdate by the engraver -- almost certainly John Reich did this work. Reich was confronted with the annual problem ofwhat to do with obverse dies from the previous year that were still serviceable. Precious die steel could not be wasted and in some instances coins continued to be struck using the older dies. However, often dies were overdated by punching the current digit over the old digit. In some instances the undertype digit is nearly as prominent as the added digit. Here Reich attempted something different. He took a graver's tool and removed most of the old 7 (one can see the fine scoop marks where the die surface was partially removed to blend the 7 out) and then punched in the 8 for the current year. All this stress must have strained the obverse die, as it soon formed a bisecting crack through the first 8 and clasp, another crack forms that crosses Liberty's bust to the first star. Although a prooflike Gem of this variety exists in the National Numismatic Collection, that coin is obviously off the market. No doubt the current offering is high in the Condition Census of this rarity, of which perhaps 20 to 25 are known in all grades. The surfaces are satin smooth and show perfect original olive-gold patina. No adjustment marks or handling problems are seen, and the eye appeal is simply outstanding.
PCGS# 8103.
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