Henry Hilgard, my great friend, mentor and table assistant for over 2 decades, was beloved by all. His bust half-dollars were noted for exceptional eye-appeal and unblemished surfaces. Cleaned or doctored coins were anathema. His capped bust die-variety collection fell short of completion by only a few of the 450 known marriages. When his friend and neighbor Elton Dosier died in 1997, Henry’s numismatic interests shifted. He began to part with his set pieces. This 1808 went to a collecting friend in a private sale. The richly toned surfaces are aglow with underlying luster. The coin has not been submitted to CAC. I should think that a sticker awaits anyone seeking CAC affirmation. Estimate: $1,400 to $1,800.
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Sheridan Downey, Numismatist 4400 Keller Ave.,
Suite 140, PMB 398 Oakland, California 94605 sdowney3@aol.com (510) 479-1585
