***Auction Highlight*** 1805/4 Draped Bust Half Dollar 50c Graded au55 By SEGS (fc)

***Auction Highlight*** 1805/4 Draped Bust Half Dollar 50c Graded au55 By SEGS (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1805/4 Draped Bust Half Dollar 50c Graded au55 By SEGS. the 1805/4 overdated half dollar is approximately two to three times as rare as the normal 1805 half dollar 1804 was a year of transition for large denomination gold and silver coins. The eagle saw a modest last gasp of coins produced before embarking on a 34 year hiatus and no 1804-dated silver dollars or half dollars were coined for circulation. Two obverse dies were prepared for an anticipated run bearing the 1804 date, but it seems that the 188,234 half dollars all dated 1803 were sufficient to meet the required needs for the year, so the two dies were shelved. In 1805, both dies were recut but made little attempt to efface the 4, leaving an easily recognizable crossbar readily visible. . Most specimens fall solidly in the middle of the circulated grade pack, especially at the VF level. Above that, however, is a different story with even the most advanced half specialist mustering at best an EF or lower-end AU with considerable effort. Above Choice AU the issue is decidedly rare and seldom encountered except in some of the most legendary of collections, such as tonight's exceptional specimen The easily visible overdate, apparent even on very worn specimens has made the 1805/4 a very popular issue even among the casual early half dollar collector. For specialists, this issue marks the first overdate variety and the starting point for a host of others within the expansive Capped Bust half series. Here is just such an outstanding piece A Key Date's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin