1803 Capped Bust Right Eagle. BD-4, Taraszka-29. Rarity-6. Small Reverse Stars. AU-58 (NGC).
A generally bold example, with the sharpest detail noted throughout much of Liberty's hair, along the right obverse border, and throughout the eagle's right wing feathers. The stars along the left obverse border are somewhat soft, as are the eagle's breast and some of the feathers in its left wing. Reflective and semi-prooflike, both sides are enhanced by vivid yellow-gold and deep olive color. The surfaces display only wispy handling marks and a trace of light rub to explain the Choice AU grade from NGC. BD Die State e/d. While not in the same rarity league as BD-2 and BD-6, BD-4 is a very scarce die marriage that is among the more challenging to acquire for the 1803 eagle. It is rarer than BD-1, and far rarer than BD-3 and BD-5. This is one of only two die varieties in the early eagle series that is not represented in the Harry Bass Core Collection, although Bass did own an example of BD-4 that was sold in error as lot 1313 in our (Bowers and Merena's) Bass II Sale. The scarcity of this variety results from the early demise of the reverse die due to clashing and cracks. A desirable near-Mint State early eagle that would be perfect for a high quality type or variety set.
PCGS# 8565. NGC ID: 262A.
From the Harvey B. Jacobson Jr. Collection.

Estimate: $25000