1812 $5 BD-1, R.3, MS64+ PCGS. CAC....

Description

1812 BD-1 Half Eagle, MS64+
Widely Spaced Denomination

1812 $5 BD-1, R.3, MS64+ PCGS. CAC. Two varieties are known for the 1812 half eagles, and the BD-1 with the widely spaced denomination is seen about three times as often as the other variety. Since 1993, we have offered 174 appearances of 1812 half eagles, including 138 of BD-1 and 36 of BD-2. This variety is elusive in high grades, and only four or five finer examples are known to us. This piece has frosty green-gold luster and above average design definition with outstanding eye appeal. Population for both 1812 varieties: 46 in 64 (4 in 64+), 7 finer (3/17).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25PL, Variety PCGS# 507601, Base PCGS# 8112)

Weight: 8.75 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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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