1802/1 $5 MS(PCGS#8083)

Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

競売業者

Stack's Bowers

ロット番号

2290

グレード

AU58

価格

14,640

ロット詳細

BD Die State b/b. This attractive Choice AU early half eagle offers ample evidence of a frosty to semi-prooflike finish. The overall detail is nearly as struck, with bold to sharp definition in most areas and just a touch of light wear engaging the high points. Warm, even, olive-honey color blankets both sides.<p>The mintage of approximately 53,176 half eagles struck bearing the 1802 date used two obverse dies and seven reverse dies paired in eight known die marriages. Both obverse dies bear the 1802/1 overdate with the Centered Overdate variety not as challenging to find as the High Overdate. Around 5,000 to 7,500 pieces are thought to have been struck with the Bass-Dannreuther 2 pairing and, with 75 to 100 coins believed extant (per John W. Dannreuther, 2006), it is tied with BD-1 in terms of overall availability. The obverse die reveals evidence of die clashing at the date in the BD-2 pairing that appeared early in its life. The reverse die of this variety did not fare well and rapidly deteriorated as evidenced by a significant rim lump (possibly the result of poor steel or rust) between the eagle's left wing tip and the first letter S in STATES as well as (in the terminal reverse die state c) prominent rim cud above the letter F in OF. The 1802/1 half eagle series is replete with opportunities for the specialist to not only study die marriages but also the various and often dramatic die states. Combined with the added appeal of the overdate, the offered coin is a superior choice for any enthusiast of early American gold.