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Early Half Eagles
1820 $5 Square Base 2, Large Letters, BD-2, High R.5, MS60 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a. A series record mintage of 263,806 Capped Head Left half eagles was achieved in 1820, with nine die varieties identified for the date. Four varieties show a Square Base 2 in the date and the others display a Curved Base 2. This coin represents the Square Base 2 BD-2 variety, with star 13 touching the curl and the missing back, right talon of the eagle's foot. The BD-2 is a rare variety with a surviving population of 20-25 examples in all grades. This was the only use of both dies.
The coin offered here is an admirable Mint State specimen, with lustrous orange-gold surfaces that are lightly marked on both sides. A single, long scratch in the upper reverse field probably explains the grade. Sharply detailed in most areas, the lower reverse shows some slight softness, possibly due to die polishing. Eye appeal is quite strong. Housed in a green label holder.
From The Hutchinson Collection.
1820 $5 Square Base 2, Large Letters, BD-2, High R.5, MS60 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a. A series record mintage of 263,806 Capped Head Left half eagles was achieved in 1820, with nine die varieties identified for the date. Four varieties show a Square Base 2 in the date and the others display a Curved Base 2. This coin represents the Square Base 2 BD-2 variety, with star 13 touching the curl and the missing back, right talon of the eagle's foot. The BD-2 is a rare variety with a surviving population of 20-25 examples in all grades. This was the only use of both dies.
The coin offered here is an admirable Mint State specimen, with lustrous orange-gold surfaces that are lightly marked on both sides. A single, long scratch in the upper reverse field probably explains the grade. Sharply detailed in most areas, the lower reverse shows some slight softness, possibly due to die polishing. Eye appeal is quite strong. Housed in a green label holder.
From The Hutchinson Collection.