1800 $5 BD-4 MS(PCGS#45594)

August 2011 Chicago ANA - Rarities Night

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

7655

Grade

AU55

Price

10,350

Lot Description

Lustrous Late Die State 1800 BD-4 Half Eagle 1800 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Miller-43, HBCC-3071, BD-4. Rarity-4. Blunt 1. AU-55 (NGC). CAC. This is a very appealing Choice AU that seems destined for inclusion in an advanced gold type set where an example of the Capped Bust Right, Large Eagle five is required. Dominant orange-gold color to both sides, the surfaces also revealing intermingled pinkish-rose highlights in isolated areas. Ample luster remains, especially on the reverse, as does plenty of bold to sharp striking detail. We find no individually mentionable abrasions for a lightly circulated coin of this type. Terminal reverse die state with prominent cud breaks (as made) at the border above the letters NIT in UNITED and the first letter T in STATES. PCGS# 8082. Provenance: From the Rajj Collection. From Bowers and Merena's sale of June 1986, lot 326.