1803/2 $5.00 PCGS AU55 CAC

BD-1, Rarity-4. I had to really "pay up" for this piece but I was happy to do so on account of its quality. It is a coin that very easily could have graded AU58 and it is as choice and original an example of this date and type as your are likely to find. The obverse shows some friction in the fields but has choice, even medium gold color; the reverse grades at least AU58+ and shows deeper green-gold hues with tinges of fiery reddish-gold in the lettering. The strike is sharp, the planchet is high quality and the eye appeal is about as high as you will find for an AU example of this type. You can save a $1,000 or so and buy a dipped-out, unattractive Bust Right half eagle or you can pay up (as I did!) and buy a really special coin with true character and great eye appeal. Your choice...