1811 $5 Small 5, BD-2, R.3, AU50 PCGS....

Description

1811 BD-2 Small 5 Half Eagle, AU50
Struck From Clashed Dies

1811 $5 Small 5, BD-2, R.3, AU50 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State e/b. Both dies show prominent clash marks on this still lustrous AU example that hosts grade-consistent handling marks on each side. John Dannreuther observes that the reverse uses the same Small 5 punch that appeared on the 1810. However, as he relates, the actual die is different from the 1810 Small 5 reverse. The 1811 Small 5 is available more often than the Tall 5 variety, although neither die marriage is considered rare in the context of early half eagles.
From The Bob Hastings Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BFXR, Variety PCGS# 507599, Base PCGS# 8109, Greysheet# 315463)

Weight: 8.75 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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