1811 $5 Small 5, BD-2, R.3, MS64 PCGS Secure. CAC....

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1811 Half Eagle, Lustrous MS64
BD-2, Small 5, Tied for Finest at PCGS

1811 $5 Small 5, BD-2, R.3, MS64 PCGS Secure. CAC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State d/a. The obverse is in a somewhat late die state, yet lapped to remove nearly all evidence of die clashing. The latest die stage shows heavy die clashing above the date and elsewhere. A faint die crack connects stars 9 and 10 at their adjacent outer points. A Small 5 in the denomination confirms the BD-2 variety.

Both the Small 5 and Large 5 variants are readily available in lesser grades, but no full Gem Uncirculated coins are certified by PCGS, where this near-Gem example is tied for numerical finest. Both sides show heavy mint frost over attractive, lemon-gold surfaces with blush of orange beneath the date. Mint luster illuminates a sharp strike throughout both sides. Needless to say, the coin is remarkably well-preserved for a Draped Bust to Left half eagle. A tiny mark near the rim between T and A in STATES is visible with a loupe, but it is of no concern. CAC endorsed, housed in a Gold Shield holder. Population: 21 in 64 (4 in 64+), 0 finer. CAC: 8 in 64, 0 finer (1/18).
Selections from The McCoy Family Collection of U.S. Early Gold.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BFXR, Variety PCGS# 507599, Base PCGS# 8109, GSID# 315463)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 8.75 grams
AGW: 0.28oz
Mintage: 99,581

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