1812 $5 Wide 5D, BD-1, R.3, MS64 PCGS....

Description

1812 BD-1 Half Eagle, MS64
Wide 5D, Lustrous and Smooth

1812 $5 Wide 5D, BD-1, R.3, MS64 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/a, no clashing on either side. BD-1 is one of two die pairs for the date, distinguished at a glance from BD-2 by the width of spacing between 5 D. All BD-1 examples display a lengthy die scratch that curves across the horizontal shield lines into the left (facing) wing. This is an impressive orange-gold near-Gem of the Wide 5D variety. The surfaces are obviously original with a significant presence of lilac intermixed with the dominant reddish-gold. Liberty's cheek displays moderate adjustment marks, as made to bring down the weight of the planchet. The striking definition is strong except in the centers. Infrequent marks can be located, including the field over the eagle's head and across the scroll.
Ex: Chicago Signature (Heritage, 8/2011), lot 7536.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25PL, Variety PCGS# 507601, Base PCGS# 8112)

Weight: 8.75 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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