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1813 Capped Bust Half Eagle, AU53
Popular BD-1 Variety

1813 $5 BD-1, R.2, AU53 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State b/b. A substantial mintage of 95,428 Capped Bust half eagles was accomplished in 1813, with only two die varieties for the date. This coin represents the more available BD-1 variety, with the first S in STATES over the right side of the E on the ribbon. Only light wear shows on the well-detailed design elements and the lightly abraded antique-gold surfaces retain a few traces of original mint luster.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 519907, Base PCGS# 8116, Greysheet# 198949)

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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
July, 2016
7th-10th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jul 7, 2016 for: $8,237.93
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