1834 $5 With Motto, Crosslet 4, BD-2, R.5, PCGS Genuine....

Description

1834 Capped Head Five Dollar
Crosslet 4, BD-2 Variety

1834 $5 With Motto, Crosslet 4, BD-2, R.5, PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .95 suggests a scratch as the reason, or one of the reasons, that PCGS deemed this coin not gradable. In our opinion, this coin has the details of an AU specimen that has been scratched and cleaned. The BD-2 variety is recognized by the Crosslet 4 in the date positioned only halfway under the incomplete curl.

The 1834 Capped Bust half eagle is known in four different varieties, all very scarce-to-extremely rare. The BD-2 is the variety most often seen, with an estimated surviving population of 45-55 examples in all grades. This coin retains much original detail and shows extensive die cracks on both sides. A long, thin scratch in the left obverse field and some unnatural surface toning are evident as well.
Ex: Chicago Signature (Heritage, 8/2011), lot 7545.

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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