1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, AU55 PCGS....

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1804 BD-2 Quarter Eagle, AU55
Beautiful 14 Star Reverse Example

1804 $2 1/2 14 Stars Reverse, BD-2, R.4, AU55 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State c/a, cracked to the right of the 4 in the date and in the left obverse field. In Early U.S. Gold Coin Varieties (2006), John Dannreuther notes of this state: "the only example seen is the ANS coin, likely ex-Brock, from the J.P. Morgan donation..." In the past decade, we have handled a few other examples of this late die state, although it remains scarce compared to die state a/a.

BD-2 is the more plentiful of two die varieties for the 1804 quarter eagle, although Dannreuther estimates that its availability hovers only in the 150 to 200-coin range for all grades combined. The reverse is distinctive for its 14-star arrangement, which easily differentiates the variety from the rare BD-1 marriage. This Choice AU example displays complete border dentils and a sharp reverse. On the obverse, the left-hand stars are weak, and planchet adjustment marks appear in the same area. Still, no distracting abrasions are present.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 6/2018), lot 4095.
From The LaLonde Family Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BFVT, Variety PCGS# 45510, Base PCGS# 7652, Greysheet# 297885)

Weight: 4.37 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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