1812 $5 Wide 5D, BD-1, R.3, MS62 NGC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/a. There are no clash marks, die cracks, or lappin...

Description

1812 BD-1 Half Eagle, MS62
Lustrous Wide 5D Example

1812 $5 Wide 5D, BD-1, R.3, MS62 NGC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/a. There are no clash marks, die cracks, or lapping on either side, although the reverse has prominent curved die lines in the shield and left wing, as usual for BD-1. This is a later strike from this die state, as the die line from the right wing to the border (nearly touching the first A in AMERICA) has faded and is no longer visible. The BD-1, with the widely spaced denominator, is the most common 1812 half eagle variety and suitable for date collectors.
     This MS62 is an ideal type candidate as well, as it is the final-year of the Capped Bust Left design which was only produced for six years beginning in 1807. This attractive half eagle has strong design definition, frosty yellow-gold luster, and splashes of apricot within the legends and recesses. Scattered marks are light with none of significance, and a tiny smudge of die grease around star 2 serves as a pedigree marker.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25PL, Variety PCGS# 507601, Base PCGS# 8112, Greysheet# 393244)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.28oz
Melt Value: $1,247.68
Gold Spot: $4,456/oz (05-28-2026 7:09PM CT)
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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