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1800 $5 MS64 PCGS. Breen-6438, BD-5, High R.3. A total

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1800 $5 MS64 PCGS. Breen-6438, BD-5, High R.3. A total
<B>1800 $5 MS64 PCGS.</B></I> Breen-6438, BD-5, High R.3. A total of five die pairings were used to coin 1800 half eagles, four of which share a common obverse die as on the BD-5. Here, the 1 in the date is lacking the upper left serif, often referred to as a Blunt 1. The reverse die is unique to this variety, however, and is recognized by a star touching the back of the eagle's neck. The Philadelphia Mint stepped up production of Capped Bust Right Heraldic Eagle half eagles in 1800 to a new high of 37,628 pieces. After a one-year hiatus, comparatively high mintage figures were also recorded from 1802 through 1807 when the new Capped Bust Left design was phased in. This issue and the 1802/1 are generally considered to be the two most obtainable dates from this challenging series.<BR> This lovely, wholly original example is boldly struck in all areas, with especially sharp highpoint definition noted on the reverse. Struck from an intermediate die state, a wispy die crack angles down between the IB in LIBERTY and continues to touch the bases of ER. The reverse exhibits a few more prominent die cracks, the most obvious of which advances from the lower left olive leaves through the right leg (facing), the base of the shield, and onto a claw on the eagle's left leg. Location of this particular die crack is often used for attribution of the BD-5 since it is visible on nearly all examples. An important opportunity for the advanced gold specialist. Population: 6 in 64, 1 finer (12/06).<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coin/Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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