1805 $5 BD-2, R.4, MS63 PCGS....

Description

1805 BD-2 Half Eagle, MS63
Unlisted Terminal Die State

1805 $5 BD-2, R.4, MS63 PCGS. Ex: Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection. Bass-Dannreuther Die State "h/e." An unlisted terminal die state with extensive obverse cracks and heavy clashing. Diagnostic markers for the variety include star 9 touching the Y in LIBERTY and the last arrowhead is over the right foot of the N in UNITED. John Dannreuther estimates about 100 to 150 examples of the BD-2 variety extant, making this the second most available die marriage for the year despite its absolute scarcity. BD-1 is more plentiful with as many as 175 to 225 coins known.

The surfaces of this Select Uncirculated example are largely bright yellow-gold with partial luster and hints of pale green. There are numerous mint-made adjustment marks on the reverse.
Ex: ANA Sale (Abe Kosoff, 8/1966), lot 1976.
From The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Core Collection, Part III.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25P4, Variety PCGS# 45616, Base PCGS# 8088)

Weight: 8.75 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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