1800 $5 MS(PCGS#8082)

June 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2067

Grade

AU58

Price

12,000

Lot Description

Desirable Near-Mint 1800 Half Eagle 1800 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-3+. Blunt 1. AU-58 (PCGS). Overall honey-orange with subtle hints of rose and olive coloration evident as the coin rotates under a light. A faint prooflike reflectivity gleams throughout the fields and complements the frosty devices. Well composed for this grade level, with just the faintest trace of handling, yet no individually distracting marks. The Blunt 1 variety was produced with the single obverse die but 4 different reverse dies. Mintage figures are not precise for this issue. It is believed that somewhere between 15,000 and 30,000 half eagles were struck bearing the 1800 date. Of these, approximately between 7,500 and 12,500 were produced using the BD-2 die pair. Fewer than 250 examples are thought extant (per John W. Dannreuther, 2006) and are eagerly pursued by knowledgeable collectors any time one crosses the block, especially a near-Mint specimen that is as charming and appealing as here. Expect keen interest for this visually appealing example. PCGS# 8082. NGC ID: 25NW. Click here for certification details from PCGS.