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Early Half Eagles
1811 $5 Small 5, BD-2, R.3, MS62 PCGS. CAC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State d/a. The obverse is lapped with little trace of clashing. The Mint used a single obverse die and two reverse dies to strike 99,581 five dollar gold pieces in 1811. The size of the 5 in the denomination is the distinguishing characteristic. Small 5 coins like the one offered here are marginally more available than those with a Tall 5. About 225 to 300 examples of this variety are thought to exist.
It is difficult to imagine a representative of this date with better eye appeal. Each side is smooth and unquestionably high-end for the grade. Luminous luster issues from pleasing orange-gold surfaces. Sharply struck throughout. Population (both varieties): 32 in 62, 57 finer. CAC: 5 in 62, 11 finer (10/16).
From The Hutchinson Collection.
1811 $5 Small 5, BD-2, R.3, MS62 PCGS. CAC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State d/a. The obverse is lapped with little trace of clashing. The Mint used a single obverse die and two reverse dies to strike 99,581 five dollar gold pieces in 1811. The size of the 5 in the denomination is the distinguishing characteristic. Small 5 coins like the one offered here are marginally more available than those with a Tall 5. About 225 to 300 examples of this variety are thought to exist.
It is difficult to imagine a representative of this date with better eye appeal. Each side is smooth and unquestionably high-end for the grade. Luminous luster issues from pleasing orange-gold surfaces. Sharply struck throughout. Population (both varieties): 32 in 62, 57 finer. CAC: 5 in 62, 11 finer (10/16).
From The Hutchinson Collection.