1808 $5 MS62 NGC....

Description

Late State 1808 BD-3 Half Eagle, MS62

1808 $5 MS62 NGC. Breen-6456, BD-3, R.4. This late die state piece has heavy clash marks on the obverse, as well as prominent clash marks on the reverse, including a complete 1808 date behind ES O. An obvious clash mark from the top of the cap can be seen from the arrows to the final A, the 5D, and all of the olive leaves. This may be what John Dannreuther saw when he wrote "now with crack from last A of AMERICA through denomination."
While the surfaces are lightly marked, this pleasing half eagle has excellent luster and bold design definition. Census: 38 in 62, 47 finer (11/09).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25PA, PCGS# 8102, GSID# 8810)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.25789oz
Mintage: 55,578

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