Lot 1768
1810. Small Date, Large 5 BD-1 Rarity 3+. PCGS graded MS-64. A splendid example, well struck on a problem-free planchet and loaded with intense frosty mint luster. One of the finest graded of this popular date and variety, with only 4 others in the PCGS census in MS64, this one has glorious warm shades of toning over copious amounts of mint bloom. Rim denticles are pretty much intact, and no sign of the oft-seen adjustment marks. It is easy to see this piece was delivered a hard blow by the dies on the early, hand-operated screw press; the dies were accurately aligned and the coin carefully handled after minting, all of which left the coin in its choice, near pristine state of preservation. Rarely are the early Half Eagles found in such a lovely Mint State condition, since most circulated. To locate a near gem is quite unusual.
BD-1 of 1810 pairs an obverse die having a small date to a reverse with tall 5 in the denomination. Rarity-3+ with possibly 150 to 225 known in all grades. As indicated in the Census numbers, there are very few left in this sterling condition, however: Pop 5; 2 finer in 65 (PCGS # 8106) .
Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000.
Ex: Purchased from Abner Kreisberg in the late 1960's The Del Valle Collection.
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