1811 $5 Small 5 MS60 NGC....

Description

Bright 1811 Small 5 Half Eagle
MS60, Breen-6464, BD-2

1811 $5 Small 5 MS60 NGC. Breen-6464, BD-2, R.3. Both varieties for the year (Tall 5 and Small 5 reverses) share an obverse die; the small 5 with the feather tip over the center of the flag of the 5 in the closely spaced denomination is diagnostic for this reverse. Attributed as "Obverse State e" from the John Dannreuther and Harry Bass Early U.S. Gold Coin Varieties reference, that shows obverse reclashing and die crack from star 9 to star 10; and "Reverse State b, clashed."
Bright brass-gold coloration with hints of light tan covers both sides of this MS60 example. The design elements are generally well defined, and are centered on the planchet. Strong dentilation shows on both sides. Light contacts are scattered about, including a few on Liberty's face.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25PH, PCGS# 8109, GSID# 8815)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.28oz
Mintage: 99,581

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