1800 $5 MS61 NGC....

Description

Lovely BD-5 1800 Half Eagle, MS61

1800 $5 MS61 NGC. Breen-6438, BD-5, High R.3. Sometimes referred to as the Blunt 1 type, of which there are four distinct die varieties, according to Bass-Dannreuther (BD-2, 3, 4 and 5). Key diagnostics include: a blunt 1 in the date, reverse star 13 touches the eagle's neck, and both feet of last A in AMERICA touch the eagle's right (facing) claw. Rich lime-gold toning is draped across both sides of this conditionally scarce example. The surfaces show full mint luster, and the fields are partially prooflike. Well struck with nicely preserved features that are remarkably free of all but the most trivial of abrasions. A lovely Mint State example of this early date, which is extremely popular with collectors.(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

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

View Certification Details from NGC