The following description is courtesy of the cataloging professionals at Stacks Bowers.
1805 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-106, T-13. Rarity-3+. EF-40 (PCGS).
The protected regions of this piece are illuminated by satiny mint luster most prominent on the reverse. A dusting of powder blue patina accents the golden-bronze iridescence that dominates throughout. The surfaces are ideally preserved, showing light, even wear and no abrasions of note. Inspection will reveal a faint streak in the planchet at star 13 that is as-made. This piece falls just short of the Condition Census, though ranks firmly within the top 10 examples known. Delightful to experience in-hand and certainly approaching Choice EF in many respects.
Provenance: From the Sutton Court Collection of Early Half Dollar Varieties. Acquired privately from Stack's in August 1984.
PCGS Population: 1; 2 finer through MS-62.
PCGS# 39279. NGC ID: 24EG.
The price is accorded this sample due to its vivid retention of eye appeal and luster which is exceptional for the grade.
