1812 $5 AU58 NGC. Breen-6466, BD-1, R.3....

Description

1812 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle
BD-1 Variety, AU58

1812 $5 AU58 NGC. Breen-6466, BD-1, R.3. The 1812 Capped Bust Left half eagle enjoyed a large mintage of 58,087 pieces, with two die varieties for the date. The present coin represents the more available BD-1 variety, with the Wide 5 D in the denomination. Perhaps 300-450 examples of the BD-1 variety survive today in all grades. The lustrous surfaces of this specimen are a light greenish-gold, with rose highlights. The devices are sharply detailed and show only slight traces of wear. A few planchet depressions (as struck) in the obverse field and on Liberty's cheek are mentioned as pedigree markers.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25PL, PCGS# 8112, GSID# 8817)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.25789oz
Mintage: 58,087

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