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FUN Signature US Coin Sale 1251 4-6 & 8-9 Jan 2017
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Early Half Eagles
1806 $5 Pointed 6, 8x5 Stars, BD-3, R.7, AU58 PCGS. CAC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State c. This late die state has a die crack that runs from the border to Liberty's cap and down through the curls, terminating at the edge of the bust. In an even later state, it passes through the 0 in the date. The flag of the 1 is merged with the curls, and the bases of RI in AMERICA are joined, attributing what John Dannreuther calls a "super rarity." Merely six to 10 examples of BD-3 are known, making it far and away the rarest die marriage among all 1806 half eagles.
The marginal relief elements are boldly rendered, while the centers show a distinct lack of detail, particularly over the eagle's head and neck. However, attractive green-gold color and still-vibrant luster more than compensate. The only mark worthy of attention is a small void between stars 5 and 6. An extremely rare opportunity for the variety specialist. Population (all Pointed 6, 8x5 Stars varieties): 13 in 58, 32 finer. CAC: 2 in 58, 6 finer (10/16).
From The Hutchinson Collection.
1806 $5 Pointed 6, 8x5 Stars, BD-3, R.7, AU58 PCGS. CAC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State c. This late die state has a die crack that runs from the border to Liberty's cap and down through the curls, terminating at the edge of the bust. In an even later state, it passes through the 0 in the date. The flag of the 1 is merged with the curls, and the bases of RI in AMERICA are joined, attributing what John Dannreuther calls a "super rarity." Merely six to 10 examples of BD-3 are known, making it far and away the rarest die marriage among all 1806 half eagles.
The marginal relief elements are boldly rendered, while the centers show a distinct lack of detail, particularly over the eagle's head and neck. However, attractive green-gold color and still-vibrant luster more than compensate. The only mark worthy of attention is a small void between stars 5 and 6. An extremely rare opportunity for the variety specialist. Population (all Pointed 6, 8x5 Stars varieties): 13 in 58, 32 finer. CAC: 2 in 58, 6 finer (10/16).
From The Hutchinson Collection.