Exceedingly Rare Private Restrike 1804 Half Eagle Coin in Copper This intriguing and very rare type is a private striking made from dies that the Mint sold as scrap. Struck from nearly medallic alignment of the dies, this piece shows considerable evidence of die rust on both sides, as expected, although the reverse is quite sharply defined overall, while the obverse is suitably bold despite softness in the center and along the left border. Lot 3171 | "1804" Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Private