1809/8 $5 MS63 NGC....

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Pleasing 1809/8 Select Five Dollar, BD-1

1809/8 $5 MS63 NGC. Breen-6458, BD-1, High R.3. Only one die pair was produced for the 1809 half eagles, and the obverse is apparently overdated from 1808. We say apparently as the underdate appears to be an 8. However, it could also be a repunched 9, as John Dannreuther and Harry Bass, Jr. (Early U.S. Gold Coin Varieties) think it might be.
The brass-gold surfaces of this Select example display hints of light tan, and exude pleasing luster. An attentive strike leaves strong and uniform definition on the design elements, which are nicely centered on the planchet. Most of the dentilation is also bold. A few minor, unobtrusive grazes preclude a higher grade. Diagonal adjustment marks are visible in the upper left reverse quadrant.
From The Estate of Jack Lee 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

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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