Lot 1773
1813. ICG graded AU-50. BD-1. A hint of natural tone. Popular early type gold coins. Warm yellow golden color with traces of original mint bloom within the main devices (notable in Liberty’s hair curls for instance) and around the legends. Choice rims; the normal light circulation field marks though the coin we see is free from any heavy marks or injury, a definite plus. Historic, too, as the first year of a new design. John Reich refashioned these at the behest of Mint management. His signature chip out of one point on the 13th star is there to see. Production totaled 95,248 pieces, with BD-1 comprising the greater number according to Dannreuther (Rarity-2, 450 to 650 known).
The type set collector will have the best luck and the best use of his money if an issue such as 1813, 1814/3, 1818, or 1820 is selected, none of which will be inexpensive, but other issues are apt to be much more costly. The Half Eagle of the 1813-1829 design type is one of the highlights of a type set of early American gold coins.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000.
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