1800 $5 BD-4, R.4, VF30 PCGS....

Description

1800 BD-4 Half Eagle, VF30
Blundered M in AMERICA

1800 $5 BD-4, R.4, VF30 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State c/a, perfect reverse. The M in AMERICA is recut, initially placed too far right and then repunched, simplifying the attribution of this variety. Of the 15,000 to 30,000 half eagles struck bearing the 1800 date, perhaps 5,000 to 7,500 pieces were from the BD-4 die pair. The Early U.S. Gold Coin Varieties reference (2006) puts forth a survival estimate of 125 to 175 coins. This pleasing VF30 example has deep green and orange-gold tones. Overall definition is strong with blending over the hair curls, fletchings, neck, and tailfeathers.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25NW, Variety PCGS# 45594, Base PCGS# 8082, Greysheet# 198193)

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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