1804 $5 Small 8 Over Large 8 MS62 NGC....

Description

Appealing 1804 Half Eagle, MS62
Small Date/Large Date, BD-7

1804 $5 Small 8 Over Large 8 MS62 NGC. Breen-6442, BD-7, R.4. The large 8 in the date is punched over the first, smaller 8, and on the reverse the upright of the E in STATES is over a space between two clouds. The name is somewhat inapt, as it ignores the blatant repunching also present on the 1 in the date, and a bit less clearly on the 0 as well. The punches used originally were for the larger eagle coinage. Bass-Dannreuther recommend the newer terminology Normal/Large 8, less dramatic if more accurate.
This example displays remarkable visual appeal. The yellow-gold surfaces show a slight tinge of orange, and no visible abrasions or adjustment marks appear to the unaided eye. Perusal with a loupe only reconfirms that observation, although it does uncover some light clash marks on each side. Census: 13 in 62, 11 finer (3/10).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BFXB, PCGS# 8086, GSID# 8804)

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

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