1795 $5 Small Eagle MS62 PCGS Secure. Breen-6415, BD-10, R.5....

Description

1795 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle, MS62
Small Eagle, BD-10 Variety

1795 $5 Small Eagle MS62 PCGS Secure. Breen-6415, BD-10, R.5. The 1795 Capped Bust Right half eagle boasts a small mintage of 8,707 pieces. It is also a first-date-of-denomination type coin. There are 12 different die varieties of 1795 Small Eagle half eagles known, with another three varieties that employ the Large Eagle reverse. The present coin is a representative of the rare BD-10 variety, characterized by the four berries in the reverse wreath, one positioned low, inside the right (facing) branch of the wreath. John Dannreuther estimates the original mintage of BD-10 as 750-1,250 pieces, with a surviving population of 40-50 examples in all grades. Current population data shows PCGS has graded 21 coins in MS62, with 13 finer; while NGC has certified 22 specimens at this level, with 19 finer (7/10). The obverse die was used in three different 1795 Small Eagle varieties, BD-8, BD-9, and BD-10. It was also used to produce the extremely rare BD-13 Large Eagle variety of the date. BD-10 was the only use for the reverse die.
The present coin is a pleasing Mint State survivor, with light greenish-gold fields and attractive mint luster. The striking details are sharp, with much detail apparent on the eagle's breast and Liberty's curls. The fields have a semiprooflike quality that contrasts boldly with the frosty devices. As expected from the grade, the surfaces exhibit a scattering of minor handling marks and hairlines, but none are individually distracting. Overall eye appeal is outstanding. We expect spirited bidding from type collectors and early-gold specialists alike when this lot is called.(Registry values: P5)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25ND, PCGS# 8066, GSID# 8791)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.25789oz
Mintage: 8,707

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