THE SOMMELIER COLLECTION Every half eagle struck from 1809-dated dies were struck from a single die pair, which was originally prepared for 1808 coinage. The large 9 was punched over the partially effaced 8. Unlike many of the survivors of this type, the present coin is NOT conserved or cleaned. Both sides are original and crusty with some ancient "dirt" clinging to some of the recesses of the design. A radiating luster rolls with a bold cartwheel brilliance. In general, the definition is crisply defined throughout and the wear is pretty much limited to the highest points of the design. There are no serious marks of any kind, visible to the naked eye or with the aid of a glass. PCGS 35, NGC 25, CAC 6. The current CAC CPG value is listed at $11,100 and the most recent PCGS/CAC piece sold in an internet auction in June 2014 for $9,928. Attractive, original Capped Bust gold coins are quite rare in relation to their reported populations. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Cert. Number 34515839 PCGS # 8104.00