1800 $5 MS62 PCGS....

Description

Rare BD-3 1800 Half Eagle, MS62

1800 $5 MS62 PCGS. Breen-6438, BD-3, High R.6. This is a rare die variety, with perhaps twenty pieces known. The key diagnostic is on the reverse, where there are nine arrowheads instead of the usual eight. The Bass-Dannreuther reference on early U.S. gold includes the following comments: "The key identifier for this variety is the extra arrow that extends past the normal bunch of eight arrows used for all Large Eagle reverse dies to this point. This extra arrow was added by hand; this particular nine-arrow formation is not seen on any other reverse."
This is a fine Mint State specimen with well struck devices, rich green-gold coloration over both sides, and noticeable prooflikeness in the fields. Die clash marks are noted beneath Liberty's ear and adjacent to her throat. There are a couple of small, red-orange alloy spots and a normal number of minor abrasions on each side, for the grade.(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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