1800 $5 AU55 ANACS....

Description

Choice AU 1800 Half Eagle, BD-2

1800 $5 AU55 ANACS. Breen-6438, BD-2, High R.3. Bass-Dannreuther Obverse Die State c/ Reverse State d. The 1 in the date is blunt, hence the Bass-Dannreuther terminology "Blunt 1" for this obverse. On the reverse the upright of the E in STATES is to the left of a cloud space, and the right foot of the last A touches both a claw and branch, the only use of this reverse. The present specimen offers attractive, lustrous surfaces with excellent yellow-gold coloration and no obvious impairments or adjustment marks. The obverse shows a faint die crack above IB, while the reverse displays several small die cracks and clash marks, likely close to the terminal stage.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25NW, PCGS# 8082, GSID# 8802)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.25789oz
Mintage: 37,628

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