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FUN Signature US Coin Sale 1251 4-6 & 8-9 Jan 2017
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1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.5, AU53 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State d/b, or later. Both dies exhibit extensive die cracks on this late die state piece, including a crack from the border to star 1 and the curls, with a branch crack extending upward through the left field, forming a small triangular retained cud behind the hair curls. Both sides have bisecting die cracks from top to bottom. This lightly circulated example has pleasing orange-gold color with substantial luster. The surfaces are a trifle subdued, but the overall appearance is quite appealing. Population: 23 in 53, 67 finer, for all 1798 Large 8 varieties (11/16).
1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 13 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.5, AU53 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State d/b, or later. Both dies exhibit extensive die cracks on this late die state piece, including a crack from the border to star 1 and the curls, with a branch crack extending upward through the left field, forming a small triangular retained cud behind the hair curls. Both sides have bisecting die cracks from top to bottom. This lightly circulated example has pleasing orange-gold color with substantial luster. The surfaces are a trifle subdued, but the overall appearance is quite appealing. Population: 23 in 53, 67 finer, for all 1798 Large 8 varieties (11/16).