1796/5 $5 MS(PCGS#8067)

The Midwest Summer Sale 2015

拍卖行

Scotsman

批号

952

等级

MS61

价格

749,712

详细说明

Gavin "John" Rose Collection. 2 graded MS-61, 12 higher at NGC, discounting presumed resubmissions. BD-1 is the only die-marriage used to strike this overdated issue in the early half-eagle series. As is very common for gold coins struck at the fledgling mint, which had to meet precise weight requirements (within the tolerance of weighing procedures on the mint floor), adjustment marks almost always accompany, and in this case, a number of light striations project upward on the portrait -- certainly more limited in nature compared to some heavily adjusted examples seen. Even, consistent canary-gold patina thoroughly dominates the presentation, gently illuminated by slightly reflective underlying luster. As expected of the MS-61 grade, a number of small, random abrasions determine the grade, scattered into the obverse right field along with wispy brief hairlines. A curling strikethrough just on the throat could be used as a pedigree marker for future reference. An exceptional opportunity, and one of the finest offerings in today's auction.