1804 $5 Small 8, BD-2, High R.4, MS61 NGC....

Description

1804 Half Eagle, Small 8, BD-2, MS61
Strong Eye Appeal

1804 $5 Small 8, BD-2, High R.4, MS61 NGC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State d/f (early). Known as a Small 8 variety, although John Dannreuther suggests this is a Normal 8. The 1 numeral is missing its flag, and the 4 appears small, sitting clear of Liberty's drapery. The 1804 BD-2 variety is relatively available in the context of early half eagles. A lengthy die crack bisects the obverse from top to bottom, tangent to L in LIBERTY, through the portrait, and through the numeral 0. A fine die crack runs along the top of T and Y, a precursor to later die states when it becomes a soon-terminal cud.

The reverse die was carried over from 1803 and was used for three other 1804 varieties, with numerous relappings. It, too, is heavily cracked, although this coin is sharply struck given the advanced die cracks on both sides. A few faint adjustment marks angle across Liberty's chin into the hair, but they are light and non-distracting. Attractive orange-gold color displays pleasing mint luster throughout the lightly abraded surfaces. Eye appeal is strong.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 519892, Base PCGS# 8085, GSID# 198204)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.25789oz
Mintage: 30,475

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