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1802/1 $5 MS64 NGC....

2008 December Houston, TX Signature Coin Auction #1118

 
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Auction Ended On: Dec 5, 2008
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Description:
Lustrous 1802/1 BD-8 Half Eagle, MS64
1802/1 $5 MS64 NGC. Breen-6440, BD-8, R.4. The obverse has minor clash marks behind the hair and through the date. The reverse appears to be perfect with no evidence of die cracks, clash marks, or lapping.
All 1802 half eagles are overdates, from two different obverse dies that are distinguished by the position of the 2 in relation to the drapery. The first obverse found on BD-1 through BD-5, has the 2 well below the drapery, just about centered between the drapery and the border. The second obverse (as represented here) found on BD-6 through BD-8 has the 2 high and actually touching the drapery. These are clearly visible differences that substantially ease attribution. They are usually called the Centered Overdate and High Overdate respectively.
Once the high overdate obverse is identified, the reverse dies are easily distinguished: BD-6 has two points of star 12 solidly joined to the scroll, BD-7 has defective Ts, each missing their right base, and BD-8 has star 12 clearly separated from the scroll.
This gorgeous piece has highly lustrous green-gold surfaces with vivid peripheral orange toning on both sides. Both sides have the usual scattered surface marks that are consistent with the grade. The strike is quite nicely centered with complete borders on each side. Slight weakness is evident on the bust tip and at cloud 7 on the reverse. Census: 15 in 64, 1 finer (10/08).(Registry values: P2) (#8083)

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Previous Prices from Heritage Auctions
Lot Date Grade Service Realized
Auction 1128, Lot 1251 Sunday, August 2, 2009 64 NGC $34,500.00
Auction 69022, Lot 62380 Sunday, February 8, 2009 64 NGC $37,375.00
Auction 1114, Lot 1942 Sunday, August 3, 2008 64 PCGS $63,250.00
Auction 394, Lot 3463 Saturday, January 7, 2006 64 PCGS $48,875.00
Auction 398, Lot 1300 Wednesday, December 14, 2005 64 PCGS $44,562.50
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Source Date Grade Service Realized
Unconfirmed Wednesday, August 5, 2009 64 PCGS $54,625.00
Unconfirmed Thursday, November 9, 2006 64 NGC $49,450.00
Unconfirmed Sunday, September 10, 2006 64 PCGS $57,500.00
Unconfirmed Thursday, March 16, 2006 64 PCGS $54,050.00
Unconfirmed Sunday, August 15, 2004 64 NGC $33,925.00
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PCGS+
63 $32,500 $33,310 $26,650 $24,500 $24,750 $39,500 $43,000
64 $50,000 $56,880 $43,750 $40,000 $40,000 $64,500 $75,000
65 --- $172,250 $132,500 $118,500 $120,000 $175,000 $195,000
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Service Grade Population in this Grade Population of Higher Grade Population in All Grades + Mintage Engraver
PCGS Not available from PCGS 53,176 Robert Scot
NGC 64 13 1 278 -
CAC 64 0 1 37 -
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