The Collectors' Auction 2008
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1803/2 BD-2 R.5 Heraldic Eagle. SEGS AU-55.
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Description:
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SEGS did not attribute the die marriage of BD-2, which can be ascertained by the broken right foot of "T" in LIBERTY and the gorgeous bisecting die crack on the reverse. 1803/2 is one of the most visible overdates in U.S. numismatics, almost on par with the 1817/3 Capped Bust half-dollar, and this particular die marriage is considered rare. Your cataloger, with approval from the consignor, vehemently disagrees with the SEGS overall grade assessment of AU-55, although the details do appear very near or at that level. An honest assessment of condition requires note that this coin has been indiscriminately polished on both sides, and three moderate scratches appear below the eagle's left (observed) wing that simply cannot be disregarded. It can be said, however, that they blend in a little deceptively with the network of die cracks. Despite the aforementioned problems, neither of which is mentioned on the insert, original mint frost most assuredly remains at the margins on either side, and this coin could well serve the needs of a type collector with budgetary constraints. A rare coin regardless of condition!
This lot may contain an item not certified by ANACS, PCGS, or NGC. While Scotsman Auction Co. is typically conservative in our descriptions of items not certified by one of these companies, we cannot guarantee our grading estimation will match their grade. We highly recommend that collectors seeking items certified by a third-party grading service only bid on items that have already been certified. No lot can be returned because of a variance in judgment with regards to grade.
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Low Estimate:
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$3,300.00 |
High Estimate:
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$3,800.00 |
Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
Hammered Price: |
$3,500.00
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Price Realized:
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$4,025.00 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
1040 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $10,250.00 |
1803/2 Heraldic Eagle NGC AU-58.
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Neils Franks Consignment. Both obverse dies used to strike half-eagles for 1803 were overdated, with the underdigit "2" easily seen for this example, in addition to a nice die crack that connects the... |
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1080 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $3,000.00 |
1803/2 Heraldic Eagle. NGC XF details/improperly cleaned.
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Surfaces are glossy and clearly not original, with hazy hairlines that dominate the field and ensure a complete lack of original luster. NGC states "XF details", but perhaps the sharpness is only in... |
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1143 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $4,500.00 |
1803/2 Heraldic Eagle. XF.
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1803/2 is one of the most blatant overdates in the vast repertoire of early American coinage, probably on par with the 1817/3 capped bust half-dollar. One needn't have a loupe to detect the... |
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973 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $4,700.00 |
1803/2 Heraldic Eagle. MS-62 Obverse Scratches.
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It kind of looks like this coin was in a horrible skateboarding accident and caught a little road rash. Other than the scratches, this coin is still pretty choice. It has bright color, a descent... |
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435 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $7,500.00 |
1803/2 Heraldic Eagle. SEGS MS-60.
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This coin looks like it would grade MS-60 with any holder. The color is bright gold, and the details are full. It has the usual myriad of tiny marks that land a coin in a 60 holder, but is... |
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