1812 $5 Wide 5D, BD-1, R.3, MS61 NGC....

Description

1812 Half Eagle, MS61
Wide 5D, BD-1

1812 $5 Wide 5D, BD-1, R.3, MS61 NGC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/a. The 1812 provides two die pairs, known to collectors as the Wide 5D variety (BD-1) and the Narrow 5D variety (BD-2). The Guide Book does not note the distinction, although Breen (1988) designated a separate number for each. BD-1 is more available, but any 1812 half eagle is challenging to acquire in Mint State. The present example shows ample caramel-gold luster. The strike is typical on the eagle, though the remainder of the coin is fairly sharp. The fields display distributed pinpoint marks.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25PL, Variety PCGS# 507601, Base PCGS# 8112, Greysheet# 393244)

Weight: 8.75 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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