1800 $5 MS(PCGS#8082)

Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

3131

等级

AU58

价格

137,547

详细说明

A Third Choice About Uncirculated 1800 $5 1800 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-5. Rarity-3+. Blunt 1. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. Every bit as original as the AU-58+ offered above, this 1800 half eagle exhibits lovely color in warm, even honey-gold. Tinges of pale pink and olive are also evident as the coin rotates under a light -- very attractive. Near-fully lustrous in a satin to softly frosted texture, overall bold striking detail further enhances this coin's appeal. BD Die State d/b. The approximate number of half eagles struck bearing the 1800 date is a moderately healthy 15,000 to 30,000 pieces spread out over five known die pairings from only two obverse dies. The first obverse did not last long and was quickly replaced by a die employing a numeral punch that is missing the top serif, or flag, on the 1. This die would last for the rest of the issue. The BD-5 pair is one of the most available of these varieties and has long proven to be popular for type sets. The reverse die can be distinguished by the placement of the 13th star with its leftmost point touching the eagle's neck. Choice About Uncirculated survivors, while very scarce, are still comparatively available and always in high demand. Few are as well preserved as this, however, confirming the fleeting nature of this offering for the quality conscious collector. Provenance: From the Andrew M. Hain Collection. Earlier from Dale L. Putt's Auction of April 30, 1997, lot 445. Collector envelope with attribution notation included. PCGS# 8082. NGC ID: 25NW. Click here for certification details from PCGS.