1798 $5 Large Eagle, Small 8, BD-6, R.6, AU55 PCGS. CAC....

Description

1798 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle, AU55
Large Eagle, Small 8, BD-6
CAC-Approved Guide Book Variety

1798 $5 Large Eagle, Small 8, BD-6, R.6, AU55 PCGS. CAC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State b/b. The 1798 Small 8 is indeed smaller than the Large 8 variants, although John Dannreuther points out the term Normal 8 is correct for the smaller of the two 8s. Three 1798 varieties (BD-6, 7, and 8) feature the smaller 8 -- each is scarce-to-rare as a variety. This BD-6 example is one of 30 to 40 known survivors. Rich apricot-gold color displays deep-orange accents at the peripheries throughout the sharply struck obverse and reverse. Both sides show long, diagnostic die cracks to confirm the mid-to-late die state. On BD-6 the 8 touches Liberty's drapery, further confirming the BD-6 obverse die. Marks are limited to microscopic ticks and faint hair-thin lines from brief circulation. CAC endorsement confirms this coin's Choice About Uncirculated quality. Population (all Small 8 varieties combined): 5 in 55 (1 in 55+), 6 finer. CAC: 4 in 55, 4 finer (11/23).
From The Sandia Sunset Collection, Part II.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 507326, Base PCGS# 8079, Greysheet# 226368)

Weight: 8.75 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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