1806/5 DRAPED BUST $2.5, 7X6 STARS PCGS AU58

The 1806/5 DRAPED BUST $2.5, 7X6 STARS, certified AU58 by PCGS, is an appealing example within its respective series. A pleasing presentation comes through active luster; high-grade preservation, with the assigned grade supporting the overall quality. The quarter eagle format gives the issue significance within U.S. gold collecting, where date, mintmark, and certified quality are carefully differentiated. The Bass pedigree adds a further layer of provenance, a point of real interest to collectors who track important cabinets. Original production is recorded at only 480 pieces. Certification records note only three graded finer. Within U.S. gold, the piece stands out for the balance of grade, history, and specific issue scarcity.