1805 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF45 ANACS....

Description

1805 Quarter Eagle, XF45
BD-1, Late Die State

1805 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.4, XF45 ANACS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State c/b, with thin obverse die cracks. Mint records indicate that 1,781 quarter eagles were delivered by the Coiner in 1805. In Early U.S. Gold Coin Varieties, John Dannreuther estimates that only 100 to 150 1805 quarter eagles survive. This XF-level 1805 quarter eagle has pleasing olive-gold patina with small peach-orange overtones. Slight brightness in the fields appears to be the remnant of subtle reflectivity that existed before circulation. The strike is even and generally sharp, except in the centers. Planchet adjustment marks (mint made) appear across the reverse shield. The overall eye appeal is pleasing.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BFVV, Variety PCGS# 45511, Base PCGS# 7653, Greysheet# 297886)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 4.37 grams
AGW: 0.14oz
Mintage: 1,781

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