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Early Half Eagles
1799 $5 Small Reverse Stars, BD-1, High R.5, AU55 NGC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State b/d. The triangular pattern of three stars to the right of the eagle's head above the scroll immediately identifies this scarce Small Reverse Stars variety. The field stars are arranged in an orderly, near-perfect Cross Star Pattern, with the stars forming precise straight-line rows. On the obverse, a sharp spine from star 9 and another from star 10 confirm the BD-1 die pair.
The variety is very scarce, with approximately 35 to 45 BD-1 pieces known according to Bass-Dannreuther, although it is the most frequently encountered of the four Small Reverse Stars varieties. This example displays Choice About Uncirculated definition on the devices with slight chatter in the fields, but no heavy marks. Light greenish-gold color evenly covers both sides. Census (all Small Reverse Stars varieties): 9 in 55, 32 finer (1/17).
From The Hutchinson Collection, Part II.
HID02901242017
1799 $5 Small Reverse Stars, BD-1, High R.5, AU55 NGC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State b/d. The triangular pattern of three stars to the right of the eagle's head above the scroll immediately identifies this scarce Small Reverse Stars variety. The field stars are arranged in an orderly, near-perfect Cross Star Pattern, with the stars forming precise straight-line rows. On the obverse, a sharp spine from star 9 and another from star 10 confirm the BD-1 die pair.
The variety is very scarce, with approximately 35 to 45 BD-1 pieces known according to Bass-Dannreuther, although it is the most frequently encountered of the four Small Reverse Stars varieties. This example displays Choice About Uncirculated definition on the devices with slight chatter in the fields, but no heavy marks. Light greenish-gold color evenly covers both sides. Census (all Small Reverse Stars varieties): 9 in 55, 32 finer (1/17).
From The Hutchinson Collection, Part II.
HID02901242017