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FUN Signature US Coin Sale 1251 4-6 & 8-9 Jan 2017
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Early Half Eagles
1805 $5 BD-2, R.4, MS63 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State f/c. Heavy rust lumps occur near LI, a die crack travels through star 13, and clashing is evident on both sides. Examples struck from a combination of Obverse 1 and Reverse B represented roughly 6,000 to 8,000 of the 33,183 half eagles manufactured in 1805. BD-2 is the secondmost available variety after BD-1. The Bass-Dannreuther reference suggests between 100 and 150 pieces survive. Any 1805 five dollar gold coin is rare in this incredible state of preservation, though, regardless of variety. PCGS reports 38 submissions in MS63 and 19 finer grading events (10/16).
Radiant and richly painted in yellow-gold color, this Select Uncirculated Draped Bust half eagle exhibits complete portrait definition, strong feather detail, and trivial ticks scattered over carefully preserved surfaces. Frosty luster swirls throughout, adding significantly to the outstanding visual appeal of this top-quality type coin.
From The Hutchinson Collection.
1805 $5 BD-2, R.4, MS63 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State f/c. Heavy rust lumps occur near LI, a die crack travels through star 13, and clashing is evident on both sides. Examples struck from a combination of Obverse 1 and Reverse B represented roughly 6,000 to 8,000 of the 33,183 half eagles manufactured in 1805. BD-2 is the secondmost available variety after BD-1. The Bass-Dannreuther reference suggests between 100 and 150 pieces survive. Any 1805 five dollar gold coin is rare in this incredible state of preservation, though, regardless of variety. PCGS reports 38 submissions in MS63 and 19 finer grading events (10/16).
Radiant and richly painted in yellow-gold color, this Select Uncirculated Draped Bust half eagle exhibits complete portrait definition, strong feather detail, and trivial ticks scattered over carefully preserved surfaces. Frosty luster swirls throughout, adding significantly to the outstanding visual appeal of this top-quality type coin.
From The Hutchinson Collection.