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Lovely 1818 BD-2 Half Eagle, MS61

1818 $5 MS61 NGC. BD-2, R.4. The variety with STATES OF closely spaced, the most plentiful of three known die varieties for the date. This lovely piece has rich green-gold surfaces with fully brilliant and frosty luster. The obverse has a bisecting die crack through star 6 and the bust, to the final 8 in the date. The reverse is rotated about 45 degrees clockwise. NGC has only certified 16 finer examples of the date (7/08).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BFXV, PCGS# 8119, GSID# 8820)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.25789oz
Mintage: 48,588


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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2008
30th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Aug 1, 2008 for: $27,600.00
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