1812 $5 MS64 PCGS....

Description

Curious 1812 BD-1 Half Eagle, MS64

1812 $5 MS64 PCGS. BD-1, R.3. Wide 5D. An early die state, this example has no evidence of clash marks or other die defects on either side. A curious die characteristic is present on all examples of the variety. A curved die line extends from the left (facing) wing to the horizontal shield lines. A similar die line connects the right wing to the border.
The final year of issue for the Capped and Draped Bust design, John Reich's initial improvement to the half eagle coinage, introduced shortly after he began his Mint employment in 1807. This lovely example has brilliant and frosty lemon-yellow luster with exceptional design definition.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25PL, PCGS# 8112, GSID# 8817)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.25789oz
Mintage: 58,087

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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