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Early Half Eagles
1833 $5 Large Date, BD-1, High R.5, MS61 NGC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/c. BD-1 is the most plentiful of the 1833 half eagle die varieties, although it is still rare in all grades. The Bass-Dannreuther reference estimates that the surviving population of all three 1833 die pairings combined is only 60 to 78 coins, but more recent PCGS figures suggest that just 55 to 65 pieces are extant. However, even this estimate may be too high. The actual certification total for the two leading services is a mere 48 submissions, including a number of Details-graded NGC coins (2/17). Moreover, we have handled only 15 examples of the date (all varieties included) since the early 1990s, including two proofs. The 1833 five was heavily melted privately in the 1830s, and most of the examples known to survive are in AU or low-end Mint State grades due to the fact that half eagles of this type never experienced widespread circulation.
This Uncirculated example is well-struck and displays bright yellow-gold luster. Scattered abrasions limit the grade, although none are individually significant. Faint adjustment marks (mint-made) are visible on Liberty's cheek with a loupe.
From The Hutchinson Collection, Part II.
HID02901242017
1833 $5 Large Date, BD-1, High R.5, MS61 NGC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/c. BD-1 is the most plentiful of the 1833 half eagle die varieties, although it is still rare in all grades. The Bass-Dannreuther reference estimates that the surviving population of all three 1833 die pairings combined is only 60 to 78 coins, but more recent PCGS figures suggest that just 55 to 65 pieces are extant. However, even this estimate may be too high. The actual certification total for the two leading services is a mere 48 submissions, including a number of Details-graded NGC coins (2/17). Moreover, we have handled only 15 examples of the date (all varieties included) since the early 1990s, including two proofs. The 1833 five was heavily melted privately in the 1830s, and most of the examples known to survive are in AU or low-end Mint State grades due to the fact that half eagles of this type never experienced widespread circulation.
This Uncirculated example is well-struck and displays bright yellow-gold luster. Scattered abrasions limit the grade, although none are individually significant. Faint adjustment marks (mint-made) are visible on Liberty's cheek with a loupe.
From The Hutchinson Collection, Part II.
HID02901242017