1811 $5 Tall 5, BD-1, High R.3, MS62 NGC....

Description

1811 BD-1 Tall 5 Half Eagle, MS62
Early Die State

1811 $5 Tall 5, BD-1, High R.3, MS62 NGC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State b/d. Faint obverse clash marks are evident below Liberty's ear with the reverse die showing evidence of die lapping. The two 1811 die marriages are plentiful across a range of grades from XF45 to MS64 with few in lower or higher grades. NGC reports an average grade of AU58. The two 1811 die marriages, both from a single obverse die, are similar in availability with the Tall 5 slightly scarcer than the Small 5 variety, and neither variety is scarce in the realm of early half eagles. The Heritage Permanent Auction Archives show a 60/40 relationship favoring the more plentiful Small 5 die marriage. Census for both varieties: 37 in 62, 43 finer (11/25).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BFXS, Variety PCGS# 507600, Base PCGS# 8110, Greysheet# 315462)

Weight: 8.75 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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