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1812 $5 MS63 NGC

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1812 $5 MS63 NGC
<B>1812 $5 MS63 NGC.</B></I> Breen-6466, BD-1, R.3. The 1812 half eagle comes with two varieties. The obverse is the same for both. The BD-1 has the reverse feather tip positioned over the right edge of the flag of the 5, and a very widely spaced 5 D, the D wholly under the branch (BD-2, the close 5 D has the D mostly under the feather).<BR> An excellent strike has nicely delineated the design features of this Select half eagle, though minor weakness is noted on the eagle's neck and upper shield. Pleasing brass-gold patination imbued with traces of light green occupies both sides. The surfaces are smooth for the MS63 level, and luster is particularly effusive on the reverse. A worthy representative of John Reich's famous gold design. Census: 37 in 63, 38 finer (10/07).<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>)