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1799 $5 Small Reverse Stars, BD-2, High R.5, MS62 PCGS. Ex: The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection. Bass-Dannreuther Die State b/d. Possibly, the reverse field stars were shallowly punched into the die. The net effect is for the BD-2 field stars to seem even smaller than all other Small Reverse Stars varieties. Several leaves are incomplete as well, either lapped or with the same shallow impression into the die. Seven 1799 Small Reverse Stars die marriages exist, with the BD-2 die pair among the scarce-yet-available category numbering 35 to 45 pieces known in all grades combined. The field stars are arranged with two rows of four stars in a straight line as part of the perfect cross pattern -- a quick way to confirm the variety.
This is an attractive and lustrous MS62 example that displays reddish-gold accents throughout the orange-gold surfaces. Faint hairlines accompany die polishing throughout the partially reflective fields. The strike is sharp at the peripheries and shows only minor central softness on the high points. Eye appeal exceeds the assigned numeric grade, with softly frosted central devices set upon the sparkling fields. Early half eagle collectors needing the 1799 Small Reverse Stars type are sure to be bidding.
Ex: John Rowe and Mike Brownlee on May 17, 1970; Harry W. Bass, Jr. Core Collection, Part IV (Heritage, 8/2023), lot 9033.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/early-half-eagles/1799-5-small-reverse-stars-bd-2-high-r5-ms62-pcgs/a/1373-3092.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-USCoins-1373-03282024
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1799 $5 Small Reverse Stars, BD-2, High R.5, MS62 PCGS. Ex: The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection. Bass-Dannreuther Die State b/d. Possibly, the reverse field stars were shallowly punched into the die. The net effect is for the BD-2 field stars to seem even smaller than all other Small Reverse Stars varieties. Several leaves are incomplete as well, either lapped or with the same shallow impression into the die. Seven 1799 Small Reverse Stars die marriages exist, with the BD-2 die pair among the scarce-yet-available category numbering 35 to 45 pieces known in all grades combined. The field stars are arranged with two rows of four stars in a straight line as part of the perfect cross pattern -- a quick way to confirm the variety.
This is an attractive and lustrous MS62 example that displays reddish-gold accents throughout the orange-gold surfaces. Faint hairlines accompany die polishing throughout the partially reflective fields. The strike is sharp at the peripheries and shows only minor central softness on the high points. Eye appeal exceeds the assigned numeric grade, with softly frosted central devices set upon the sparkling fields. Early half eagle collectors needing the 1799 Small Reverse Stars type are sure to be bidding.
Ex: John Rowe and Mike Brownlee on May 17, 1970; Harry W. Bass, Jr. Core Collection, Part IV (Heritage, 8/2023), lot 9033.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/early-half-eagles/1799-5-small-reverse-stars-bd-2-high-r5-ms62-pcgs/a/1373-3092.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-USCoins-1373-03282024
HID02906262019
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