1803 Capped Bust Right Eagle. BD-3, Taraszka-28. Rarity-4. Small Reverse Stars. EF-45 (PCGS). OGH.

A desirable circulated alternative to the Mint State survivor from these dies offered in the preceding lot. Deep honey-olive color brightens considerably under a light and there are ample remnants of a semi-prooflike finish in the fields. The design elements are more satiny in texture, and most are boldly defined from a good strike. Notable exceptions, however, are those features at the upper reverse and lower obverse borders, which emerged from the dies with blunt detail due to interference from prominent adjustment marks (as made) in the former area. Additional, lighter adjustment marks are present around much of the remaining reverse periphery. These features are fairly common on early gold coins and represent the Mint's attempt to bring an overweight planchet down to within the authorized range. Wispy hairlines and a somewhat glossy texture point to an old cleaning, but there are no sizable or otherwise individually mentionable marks. BD Die State b/c.

PCGS# 8565. NGC ID: 2629.

From the Pieper Collection.

Estimate: $ 15000