1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4, VG10 PCGS....

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1796/5 Half Eagle, BD-1, VG10

1796/5 $5 BD-1, High R.4, VG10 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/b. Only 6,100 Capped Bust Right half eagles were struck in 1796, with a single die variety known for the date. All the coins were struck using a leftover obverse die from 1795, with the date altered by punching a 6 over the 5. The reverse was also used previously in 1795 to strike the BD-12 variety of that date. Probably no more than 80-100 examples survive today in all grades.

The present coin is evenly worn, with some interior detail in Liberty's hair still intact. The light orange-gold surfaces show some faint planchet adjustment marks on the bust, but only minor abrasions are present. A still-attractive specimen of this scarce issue. Population: 1 in 10, 26 finer (4/15).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BFWU, Variety PCGS# 519862, Base PCGS# 8067, GSID# 394004)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.25789oz
Mintage: 6,196

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