Early Half Eagles
1807 $5 Bust Right, BD-1, High R.4, VF20 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/b. The small date is spaced 1 807, where the 1 overlies the curl and is close to the bust. On the reverse the leaf under C is just an outline. This very scarce variety (80-100 pieces known) has medium yellow-gold surfaces. The obverse shows wear on the portrait, while the reverse is choice for the grade, with a pleasing level of detail remaining. An affordable yet problem-free example, housed in a green label holder.
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 5114; Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 5/2008), lot 3181.