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Early Half Eagles
1804 $5 Small Over Large 8, BD-7, R.4, MS61 NGC. CAC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State c/c. This is the last of three varieties that feature the dramatic overdate. The eagle's beak touches the star, and the upright of the E in STATES is over the cloud break. The terminal die state exhibits clash marks and cracks throughout. About 25% to 41% of the 30,475 half eagles reportedly struck in 1804 are thought to represent BD-7, but Bass-Dannreuther suggest that merely 100 to 150 examples are known. The coins are in perennially high demand given the spectacular repunching and famous 1804 date.
Mixed hues of medium yellow-gold in the fields and sun-gold near the recesses yield to eye-catching splashes of reddish-gold near star 6, the R in LIBERTY, and over the central part of the eagle. The color is a testament to the originality of this Uncirculated five dollar gold coin. Fully raised stars, crisply delineated hair strands, and needle-sharp feather detail characterize the strike, which softens over the left claw, fletchings, and UN(ITED). The upper left border lacks dentilation. Small adjustment marks appear around the reverse. Lightly marked and lustrous with extraordinary eye appeal. Housed in a former generation holder with CAC approval. Census (all Small Over Large 8 varieties): 13 in 61, 21 finer (10/16).
From The Hutchinson Collection.
1804 $5 Small Over Large 8, BD-7, R.4, MS61 NGC. CAC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State c/c. This is the last of three varieties that feature the dramatic overdate. The eagle's beak touches the star, and the upright of the E in STATES is over the cloud break. The terminal die state exhibits clash marks and cracks throughout. About 25% to 41% of the 30,475 half eagles reportedly struck in 1804 are thought to represent BD-7, but Bass-Dannreuther suggest that merely 100 to 150 examples are known. The coins are in perennially high demand given the spectacular repunching and famous 1804 date.
Mixed hues of medium yellow-gold in the fields and sun-gold near the recesses yield to eye-catching splashes of reddish-gold near star 6, the R in LIBERTY, and over the central part of the eagle. The color is a testament to the originality of this Uncirculated five dollar gold coin. Fully raised stars, crisply delineated hair strands, and needle-sharp feather detail characterize the strike, which softens over the left claw, fletchings, and UN(ITED). The upper left border lacks dentilation. Small adjustment marks appear around the reverse. Lightly marked and lustrous with extraordinary eye appeal. Housed in a former generation holder with CAC approval. Census (all Small Over Large 8 varieties): 13 in 61, 21 finer (10/16).
From The Hutchinson Collection.