1811 $5 Small 5 MS61 NGC....

Description

Mint State 1811 Small 5 Half Eagle, BD-2

1811 $5 Small 5 MS61 NGC. Breen-6464, BD-2, R.3. The 1811 Small 5 half eagle shares a mintage of 98,851 pieces with the other variety of this date, the Tall 5. The Small 5 is slightly more common and ranks as one of the most available Capped Bust Left half eagles. In Collecting & Investing Strategies for United States Gold Coins, Jeff Ambio recommends this date for inclusion in a complete type set. The characteristic Small 5 numeral punch was previously used on two rare half eagle varieties in 1810 (BD-2, BD-3) and continued to be used in 1812 (BD-1, BD-2).
This Mint State coin will attract the attention of type collectors and early half eagle specialists alike. The coin appears high-end for the assigned grade, with only light field chatter visible on both sides but no singularly mentionable abrasions. Tiny adjustment marks are noted at the obverse rim above stars 6 and 7, scarcely visible without a glass.(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: 0.25789oz
Mintage: 99,581

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.

View Certification Details from NGC