1798 DRAPED BUST $5, SMALL 8 PCGS MS62

Certified MS62 by PCGS, this 1798 DRAPED BUST $5, SMALL 8 offers the technical quality expected of a serious collection coin. The coin offers high-grade preservation, giving the piece an appropriately refined appearance. Half eagles were a cornerstone of 19th-century gold commerce, and better preserved examples are closely studied for originality and surface quality. The Bass pedigree adds a further layer of provenance, a point of real interest to collectors who track important cabinets. It is reported as tied for the highest certified grade for the issue. Within U.S. gold, the piece stands out for the balance of grade, history, and specific issue scarcity.