1812 $5 MS63 NGC....

Description

Select 1812 Half Eagle, Wide 5D, BD-1

1812 $5 MS63 NGC. Wide 5D, Breen-6466, BD-1, R.3. One of only two die marriages for the date; the other is the very scarce Narrow 5D BD-2. All Reich-designed Capped Bust Left half eagles are collectible by date, 1807 through 1812, something that cannot be said for the Capped Head Left series that succeeds it. This yellow-gold example has good luster with particular ebullience throughout the borders and devices. The fields have faint grazes, as expected of the grade, but there are no individually noticeable marks. The curved line within the horizontal shield stripes is a die scratch, mint-made and present on all BD-1 1812 half eagles. A few faint criss-cross adjustment marks on the cheek are also as produced, and are commonly seen on early gold coins. An attractive Select representative of this eagerly pursued gold type. (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

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.

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