1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4 -- Graffiti, Scratched, Cleaned -- ANACS. Fine Details, Net Good 4....

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1796/5 Half Eagle, Fine Details
BD-1, Better Small Eagle Date

1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4 -- Graffiti, Scratched, Cleaned -- ANACS. Fine Details, Net Good 4. The Guide Book cites a mintage of 6,196 pieces, but it is likely that many of those pieces bore 1795 dates. Only one die pair is known for 1796-dated examples, struck with an overdated obverse die. This yellow-gold half eagle has a surprisingly sharp reverse with noticeable luster, but the obverse is well worn. The surfaces are bright from a thorough wipe. An M (or W) is scratched into the reverse field under the eagle's right (facing) wing, and scuffs are seen in the right obverse field.
Ex: Dallas Signature (Heritage, 11/2005), lot 4113.
From The Allan H. Goldman Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BFWU, Variety PCGS# 519862, Base PCGS# 8067)

Weight: 8.75 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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