1813 $5 MS64 PCGS....

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Lustrous 1813 Half Eagle, BD-1, MS64

1813 $5 MS64 PCGS. BD-1, R.2. Two die varieties of 1813 half eagles are known, from a single obverse die. The position of the first S in STATES relative to the E in the motto will identify the two varieties. BD-1 has the left serif of the S over the crossbar of the E, while BD-2 has the left serif of the S over the upright of the E. BD-1 is considerable more plentiful with 450 to 650 examples known, according to John Dannreuther. Only about 150 to 200 examples of BD-2 are known.
Few Gem examples exist today, and Choice Mint State pieces are about the finest that one can reasonably expect to obtain. While no updated Census of these pieces exists, we believe that only about five or six coins exceed this piece for quality.
This date is the first of John Reich's Capped Head design, a modification of his earlier Capped Bust design. The reverse is virtually unchanged. Most dates of this type, that continued through 1829, are major rarities. Only 1813, 1818, and 1820 are plentiful, followed by the 1814/3 overdate and 1823 at the next level. All other dates are important numismatic rarities. The type includes several major rarities, including 1815, 1819, 1821, 1822, 1825/4, 1828, and 1829. Only about 80 to 100 examples are known of all seven dates combined.
The present specimen is fully brilliant with frosty yellow luster with a few scattered marks and tiny orange spots that are primarily evident only with a magnifier. The obverse shows faint evidence of die lapping, and the reverse shows weak clash marks. Population: 54 in 64, 3 finer (6/08).
From The Aspen Collection.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25PM, PCGS# 8116, GSID# 8818)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.25789oz
Mintage: 95,428

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