1823 $5 BD-1, High R.4, AU58 NGC....

Description

1823 Half Eagle, BD-1, AU58
Scarce Type Coin

1823 $5 BD-1, High R.4, AU58 NGC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/a. The Capped Bust to Left half eagle series was produced from 1813 through 1834, and suffered disproportionately high rates of melting due to the fact that the coins' bullion value exceeded their face value. As a consequence, survivors of this type are scarce for all dates and varieties. The 1823 is one of the more "fortunate" issues in that regard, however, as a relatively large number of 80 to 100 pieces are believed to be extant. This near-Mint representative is boldly struck, especially in the centers, with only the obverse stars and the eagle's talons showing a bit of incompleteness. Slight wear is noted on Liberty's lower hair curls, and a few wispy pinscratches occur in the obverse and reverse fields. Census: 6 in 58, 10 finer (3/22).
Ex: Houston Money Show Signature (Heritage, 12/2015), lot 3327.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 519932, Base PCGS# 8131, GSID# 351788)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.25789oz
Mintage: 14,485

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