1803/2 $5 AU50 PCGS....

Description

1803/2 Capped Bust Five, AU50
Scarce BD-1 Variety

1803/2 $5 AU50 PCGS. Breen-6441, BD-1, R.4. All of the 32,506 Capped Bust half eagles minted in 1803 were from overdated dies, with a numeral 3 stamped over the 2 in the date. Four die varieties are known, with the present coin representing the scarce BD-1 variety, characterized by the broken right foot of T in LIBERTY and the star pointing to the eagle's upper beak on the reverse. John Dannreuther estimates the original mintage of the BD-1 variety as 7,500-12,500 pieces, with perhaps 150-200 examples surviving in all grades.
The present coin displays light wear on the design elements, with pleasing greenish-gold surfaces. The remnants of the 2 are plainly visible in the date. Some adjustment marks are evident in the shield on the reverse.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25NY, PCGS# 8084, Greysheet# 8873)

Weight: 8.75 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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