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ANA Signature US Coin Sale 1258 2-6 Aug 2017
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Early Half Eagles
1812 $5 BD-1, R.3, MS63 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/a. A substantial mintage of 58,087 Capped Bust Left half eagles was accomplished in 1812, with two die varieties known for the date. This was the final year of this subtype, as the obverse die was modified in 1813 to show the stars in a continuous ark above the bust, rather than divided in a 7x6 arrangement. This coin represents the BD-1 variety, with the denomination widely spaced on the reverse. The obverse die was also used to strike the BD-2 denomination of this date, but this was the only use of the reverse die. The BD-1 is a reasonably available issue, with a surviving population of 300-450 examples in all grades.
The present coin exhibits well-detailed design elements, with just a touch of softness on the eagle's left (facing) wing. The pleasing antique-gold surfaces are lightly marked and vibrant mint luster radiates from both sides. The overall presentation is most attractive for this popular early gold issue. Population: 2 in 63 (1 in 63+), 1 finer (6/17).
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1812 $5 BD-1, R.3, MS63 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/a. A substantial mintage of 58,087 Capped Bust Left half eagles was accomplished in 1812, with two die varieties known for the date. This was the final year of this subtype, as the obverse die was modified in 1813 to show the stars in a continuous ark above the bust, rather than divided in a 7x6 arrangement. This coin represents the BD-1 variety, with the denomination widely spaced on the reverse. The obverse die was also used to strike the BD-2 denomination of this date, but this was the only use of the reverse die. The BD-1 is a reasonably available issue, with a surviving population of 300-450 examples in all grades.
The present coin exhibits well-detailed design elements, with just a touch of softness on the eagle's left (facing) wing. The pleasing antique-gold surfaces are lightly marked and vibrant mint luster radiates from both sides. The overall presentation is most attractive for this popular early gold issue. Population: 2 in 63 (1 in 63+), 1 finer (6/17).
HID02901242017