1805 $5 BD-1, High R.3, AU58 NGC....

Description

1805 Heraldic Eagle Five Dollar, AU58
BD-1, Perfect 1, Close Date

1805 $5 BD-1, High R.3, AU58 NGC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/a. A Perfect 1 in the date is diagnostic for the BD-1 and BD-2 varieties, which share the same obverse, while the reverse is unique to BD-1 with the leaf tip touching the I in AMERICA. The obverse die is also known as the Close Date variant, where the flag of the 5 overlies the drapery, the flag of 1 touches the curl, and the date numerals are closer together than on any other 1805 obverse. Star 9 touches Y, and star 13 touches the drapery.

Date and type collectors prefer the BD-1 die marriage, which is relatively available in comparison with the other four 1805 varieties. A trace of rub keeps this example from a Mint State grade. The obverse strike is sharp and just the expected tiny marks and field chatter are seen on each side. Mint luster remains across medium-gold surfaces with traces of lemon-gold at the margins. We note weakness along the left (facing) shield edge, talon, and arrows.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 45615, Base PCGS# 8088, GSID# 198224)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.25789oz
Mintage: 33,183

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.

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