1807 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle. BD-7. Rarity-5+. AU-58 (NGC).

This vividly toned piece exhibits bright overtones of pinkish-rose on a base of warm, deep olive-orange color. The strike is well centered and nicely executed, the design elements retaining plenty of sharp detail in the absence of all but light rub. A touch of glossiness is noted for accuracy, but in the absence of sizable marks the surfaces present as pleasingly smooth at many angles. BD Die State b/c. While the first year 1807 is one of the most plentiful Capped Bust Left half eagles, the vast majority of survivors are from the BD-8 die marriage. BD-7, offered here, is very scarce, with John W. Dannreuther (2006) allowing for an extant population of just 30 to 40 coins. Early and extensive cracks to the reverse forced the retirement of this die after relatively few coins were struck, Dannreuther's estimate for the mintage of this variety only 3,000 to 5,000 pieces. A significant find for the early half eagle variety specialist.

PCGS# 8101. NGC ID: CKLH.

From the Pieper Collection.

Estimate: $ 9500