1809/8 $5 AU55 PCGS....

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Wonderful 1809/8 BD-1 Half Eagle, AU55

1809/8 $5 AU55 PCGS. Breen-6458, BD-1, High R.3, the only 1809-dated dies. A honey-gold representative that has extensive shimmering luster and only a hint of rub on the hair above the ear and on Liberty's drapery. Refreshingly unabraded, it is a raised die line (as made) that crosses the middle arrow head and reaches the eagle's wing. Faint clash marks, also of mint origin, are present on the reverse field. All 1809 Half Eagles are from a single die pairing, which has the lower curve of an apparent 8 within the 9 in the date. This lovely example has greater eye appeal than many higher graded pieces, and would provide a formidable contribution to an advanced early type set.
From The Menlo Park Collection.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 8104, GSID# 8875)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.25789oz
Mintage: 33,875

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