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Lot
2676

1809/8 $5 MS65 NGC....

2009 February Long Beach, CA Signature US Coin Auction #1122

 
Sold for: $92,000.00 (includes BP )
Bid Source: HA.com/Live
Auction Ended On: Feb 6, 2009
Item Activity: 10 Internet/mail/phone bidders
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Rare and Important MS65 1809/8 Five Dollar
One of the Finest Examples Known

1809/8 $5 MS65 NGC. Breen-6458, BD-1, High R.3. Only one die pair was produced for the 1809 half eagles, and the obverse is apparently overdated from 1808. We say apparently as the underdate appears to be an 8. However, it could also be a repunched 9. The reverse die is the second use of an 1808 reverse that was used to produce the 1808 BD-4 die variety. This intermediate die state is lightly cracked through the stars at the left side of the obverse, with several small rust marks scattered about. The reverse has minor clashmarks but no other apparent imperfections. The striking details are remarkably strong with complete definition on each side. The bright, lustrous yellow-gold surfaces show just a hint of reddish patina and there are no noticeable abrasions on the obverse or reverse.
From a mintage of 33,875 coins, the 1809 overdate is actually the rarest individual date of the Capped Bust design issued from 1807 to 1812. Actually, none of the dates are rare in lower grades, but Gem specimens are extremely rare. NGC and PCGS have combined to certify just 12 MS65 examples of the date, and only one finer piece.
A talented young engraver from Germany, John Reich, engraved the dies for the Capped Bust half eagles as part of the redesign process for all U.S. coins. Reich immigrated from Germany in 1801, and gained employment at the Mint on April 1, 1807. He continued in his position of Assistant Engraver until March 31, 1817. His work included the Classic Head design for half cents and large cents, introduced in 1808, The Capped Bust design for silver, introduced in 1807, and the similar Capped Bust design for gold, also introduced in 1807. When he wasn't engraver coinage dies, Reich spent most of his time engraving other dies for various medals struck at the Mint. Census: 10 in 65, 0 finer (1/09).(Registry values: P2) (#8104)

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Lot Date Grade Service Realized
Auction 1166, Lot 4860 Sunday, January 8, 2012 65 NGC $69,000.00
Auction 1151, Lot 5089 Sunday, January 9, 2011 65 PCGS $126,500.00
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Grade Coin World
(Coin Values)
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NGC (nmn)
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PCGS (nmp)
PCGS
Price Guide
PCGS+
64 $60,000 $55,250 $42,500 $37,500 $38,500 $50,000 $65,000
65 --- $115,050 $88,500 $80,000 $81,500 $160,000 $195,000
66 --- --- --- --- --- $260,000 ---
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PCGS Not available from PCGS 33,875 John Reich
NGC 65 9 0 214 -
CAC 65 2 0 28 -
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