SOLD - $5.00 – 1803/2 PCGS AU58
SOLD - $5.00 – 1803/2 PCGS AU58
Date 1803/2
Grade PCGS AU58
PCGS Price Guide 14000
Population (PCGS) 76/111
Population (NGC) 87/141
Serial Number 8084.58/26758050
PCGS Lookup Number 8084
CHOICE AU 1803/2 HALF EAGLE
BD-1, R-4.
No "perfect date" half eagles dated 1803 are known and there are four die varieties for this year, all overdates. The 1803/2 is an available date in the Bust Right series and it is available in grades up to MS63/MS64. Nice AU58 pieces are always in demand due to their appearance and price point.
This slider is characterized by considerable luster and pleasing natural lemon-gold color which deepens to a medium reddish-gold on the reverse. The strike is typical for the date with some minor weakness seen at the centers but this doesn't severely impact the overall appearance. There is a shallow old line in the Liberty Cap which may actually be mint-made.
The last PCGS AU58 1803/2 half eagle to sell at auction was another non-CAC example which realized $13,513 as Heritage 4/16: 4777.
This is a really pleasing Bust Right half eagle which should appeal to a variety of collectors.
