1807 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.3, MS60 NGC....

Description

1807 Quarter Eagle, MS60
BD-1, Only Dies for the Date

1807 $2 1/2 BD-1, R.3, MS60 NGC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a. According to Mint records, a nominal mintage of 6,812 Capped Bust Right quarter eagles was accomplished in 1807, with a single die variety known for the date (BD-1). John Dannreuther estimates the surviving population at 250-350 examples in all grades, making the BD-1 the most available variety of this type. This was the final year for the design, which was replaced by John Reich's Capped Bust Left motif the following year. The reverse die was the same one used to strike all the quarter eagle varieties from 1805 through 1807.

The present coin is an impressive Mint State specimen, with well-detailed design elements that show just a trace of softness on the centers. Some faint planchet adjustment marks are evident on the shield, but the pleasing orange-gold surfaces are lightly marked for the grade. Satiny original mint luster adds to the strong eye appeal.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BFVY, Variety PCGS# 45514, Base PCGS# 7656, GSID# 297889)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 4.37 grams
AGW: 0.1288oz
Mintage: 6,812

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