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1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 MS65 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:80,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 MS65 NGC
<B>1810 $5 Large Date, Large 5 MS65 NGC.</B></I> Breen-6459, BD-4, R.2. Many advanced numismatists have tackled the Capped Bust Left half eagle type, which was struck between 1807 and 1812. The series is collectible by date, unlike other early gold series that possess such costly stoppers as the 1796, 1797, 1815, 1822, and 1829. True, certain varieties, such as the 1810 Small Date, Small 5 and Large Date, Small 5 are extremely rare, but date collectors can choose the 1810 Small Date, Tall 5 or the 1810 Large Date, Large 5 as an affordable alternative.<BR> But date and type collectors still find the Capped Bust Left type to be a challenge. Over its entire six-year run, fewer than 400,000 pieces were struck, and most of the production was exported overseas and promptly melted to recover its bullion. Among those set aside, many were subjected to jewelry use, or were cleaned or otherwise mishandled by uninformed collectors. Compared to post-1834 half eagle types, few exist clean surfaces and unbroken cartwheel luster. Most Mint State 1810 half eagles lack highpoint friction, but the open fields are more subdued than the devices and borders.<BR> Its unabashed and original luster sets the present Gem apart from the typical Uncirculated Capped Bust Left half eagle. As one would expect from the MS65 level, marks are minimal, and are limited to a few delicate field grazes. The strike is good, with only slight softness present on the hair above the ear, and on the left (facing) wing near the shield. The type or date collector who has waited patiently to acquire a full-fledged Gem should take advantage of the present opportunity.<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> John Reich<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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