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1812 $5 MS62 PCGS

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1812 $5 MS62 PCGS
<B>1812 $5 MS62 PCGS.</B></I> Breen-6466, BD-1, R.3. Wide 5 D Reverse. The plentiful 1812 Wide 5 D variety exists to the extent of 300 to 450 coins, according to John Dannreuther. By comparison, only about 80 to 100 examples of the Close 5D variety are known. These two die marriages make up the entire population of 1812 half eagles in all grades. This piece, in a first-generation PCGS holder, is highly lustrous with attractive green-gold and lemon-yellow surfaces. A few dark stains on each side should serve as pedigree identifiers. The eagle's neck and base of the left facing wing are weak, but the balance of the obverse and reverse are sharp. The impression is well-centered with complete obverse and reverse borders.<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>)