1809/8 $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC....

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Lustrous 1809/8 BD-1 Half Eagle, AU58

1809/8 $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Breen-6458, BD-1, High R.3. This is the only half eagle variety of the date. Coinage in 1809 was limited to half cents, large cents, dimes, half dollars, and half eagles. All 1809 half eagles are historically labeled "1809 over 8" although the undertype appears more like a misplaced 9 than an 8. John Dannreuther comments: "He [Harry W. Bass, Jr.] seems to have doubted the overdate status of this variety. The author also doubts the overdate status of this example and believes that it may only be a misplaced 9."
Regardless, it is extremely important as the only gold coin struck in 1809. This near-Mint example has a trace of pleasing violet toning in the obverse fields over green-gold surfaces with nearly full frosty mint luster.(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

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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