 1804 JR.2 (R-5). 14 Stars Reverse. Choice Fine. The obverse has some definition indicative of Very Fine. Quite nice for the issue, with lovely iridescent toning on the obverse and reverse, with medium gray prevailing. There are two small edge nicks, one left of the date, the other above the 'I' of LIBERTY. A few minor scratches are present, but this coin is still nicer than the majority encountered of this elusive date. On the reverse, the tops of the legend are worn to the rim on the left side. This curious reverse star count is the result of using the ''star cross'' pattern which places the stars in lines instead of arcs. Last employed in 1798, this reverse die was likely engraved at that time, then shelved until it was used for coinage in 1804 on Quarter Eagles first, then on Dimes. Always popular with collectors, and a coin that would make a welcome addition to any date set.
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