1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details....

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1799 Large Stars Reverse, XF Details
BD-5, High R.5

1799 $5 Large Stars Reverse--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. BD-5, High R.5. The variety is confirmed by a wide date with the last 9 recut on the lower right, the left foot of the last A in AMERICA touching the claw, with the right foot touching the branch. John Dannreuther and Harry Bass, Jr., in their early U.S. gold coin reference book, estimate 25 to 35 known of this variety. Yellow-gold surfaces reveal fine hairlines under magnification. Generally well struck, with no significant contact marks. Some light adjustment marks are noted along the right border. Prospective bidders should not be intimidated by the light cleaning.(Registry values: P4)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25NT, PCGS# 98081, GSID# 8801)

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

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