1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 MS(PCGS#8108)

November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

10177

Grade

AU55

Price

6,600

Lot Description

A Second 1810 BD-4 Half Eagle 1810 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle. BD-4. Rarity-2. Large Date, Large 5. AU-55 (PCGS). Glints of iridescent pinkish-rose peripheral toning enhance otherwise medium gold surfaces on both sides of this vivid and attractive piece. Sharply defined over most design elements, considerable satin luster also remains to further enhance this coin's appeal. Ideal for inclusion in a high grade type set that requires an example of the brief Capped Bust Left half eagle series. PCGS# 8108. NGC ID: 25PG. Provenance: From the Alexander Collection. Acquired from Joseph Barnet, 1947. Stack's company envelope with provenance notation included.