1811 $5 BD-2, Small 5 MS(PCGS#507599)

November 2021 Baltimore U.S. Coins auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3257

Grade

AU50

Price

9,600

Lot Description

1811 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-3. Small 5. AU-50 (PCGS). OGH--First Generation. Deep yellow gold with some warm orange and honey highlights. Plenty of luster is retained in the protected areas, and the overall aesthetic appeal easily matches the assigned grade. No serious marks are present on either side. An altogether fine example of a popular date in the early half eagle series. Provenance: From the Birdwatcher Type Set, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit The Nature Conservancy. PCGS# 8109. NGC ID: BFXR. Click here for certification details from PCGS.