1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Star Reverse--Damaged, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details....

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Rare BD-3 1798 Half Eagle, AU Details
Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Star Reverse

1798 $5 Large Eagle, Large 8, 14 Star Reverse--Damaged, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Breen-6427, BD-3, R.5. The terminal state for the reverse with multiple severe cracks, including the identifier through the E in AMERICA. Though this yellow-gold example is overbright, with choppy surfaces (including abrasions that nearly obscure one of the reverse stars), it remains highly desirable.(Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BFX8, PCGS# 8080, GSID# 8798)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.25789oz
Mintage: 24,867

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