Classic Half Eagles
1834 $5 Plain 4 AU58 NGC. Breen-6501, McCloskey 1-A, R.3. First Head. The D in UNITED is recut at its base on this variety. Elements of luster remain in the protected peripheral fields, outside of the stars and border legend, while the interiors show original olive-gold and amber patina. This attractive Classic Head five is well-struck and ever so lightly worn on the high points. Scattered abrasions add character to the originality of the surfaces.
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