1811 $5 Tall 5 AU53 PCGS....

Description

1811 Capped Bust Half Eagle, BD-1, AU53
Less Available Tall 5 Variety

1811 $5 Tall 5 AU53 PCGS. Tall 5, Breen-6463, BD-1, High R.3. A large mintage of 98,851 half eagles was achieved in 1811 and only two die varieties are known for the date. The present coin is a representative of the less available BD-1 variety, characterized by the large 5 in the denomination. Experts estimate BD-1 examples account for 25,000-40,000 of the half eagles struck in 1811, with a surviving population of 175-250 pieces today. The variety is very scarce in AU53. Population: 2 in 53, 48 finer (3/10).
The present coin is sharply struck, with light even wear showing on the high points of the design. Significant mint luster remains on the bright greenish-gold surfaces. A few abrasions on Liberty's cheek and the left reverse field are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 8110, GSID# 8816)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.25789oz

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