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ANA Signature US Coin Sale 1258 2-6 Aug 2017
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Early Half Eagles
1818 $5 Repunched Denomination (I Over 0), BD-3, R.5 -- Obverse Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. Bass-Dannreuther Die State b/b. Faint die clashing appears on each side. The 1818 BD-3 half eagle has traditionally been referred to as the 5D over 50 variety, but a recent discovery by Heritage Cataloger John Sculley shows that even long-held beliefs and widely accepted theories are still subject to change, especially in the world of numismatics. In reality, Mint officials used an "I" punch over the initial 0, creating what appears to be a "D." Variety BD-3 is rare in the absolute sense with only 35 to 45 pieces known. It is very rare in mint condition. This piece is clearly uncirculated, although someone in the past lightly wiped the obverse. Both sides are yellow-gold with a pinpoint impression. A hint of semiprooflike reflectivity is apparent in the fields, adding to the captivating eye appeal.
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1818 $5 Repunched Denomination (I Over 0), BD-3, R.5 -- Obverse Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. Bass-Dannreuther Die State b/b. Faint die clashing appears on each side. The 1818 BD-3 half eagle has traditionally been referred to as the 5D over 50 variety, but a recent discovery by Heritage Cataloger John Sculley shows that even long-held beliefs and widely accepted theories are still subject to change, especially in the world of numismatics. In reality, Mint officials used an "I" punch over the initial 0, creating what appears to be a "D." Variety BD-3 is rare in the absolute sense with only 35 to 45 pieces known. It is very rare in mint condition. This piece is clearly uncirculated, although someone in the past lightly wiped the obverse. Both sides are yellow-gold with a pinpoint impression. A hint of semiprooflike reflectivity is apparent in the fields, adding to the captivating eye appeal.
HID02901242017