1811 $5 BD-2

1811 $5 Small 5, BD-2, R.3, MS63+ CACG. Bass-Dannreuther Die State e/b, with a faint die crack between stars 9 and 10 and another through the denomination on the reverse. The Philadelphia Mint struck a fairly substantial mintage of 98,851 Capped Bust Left half eagles in 1811, with two die varieties known for the date. This coin represents the BD-2 variety, with a Small 5 in the denomination. The obverse die was also used to strike the BD-1 variety of this date, but this was the only use of the reverse die. John Dannreuther estimates the surviving population at 225 to 300 examples in all grades today. This Plus-graded Select coin exhibits well-detailed design elements, with some minor loss of detail in the centers, due to lapping. Several faint planchet adjustment marks are visible in the dentils on the reverse and serve as pedigree markers. The well-preserved orange-gold surfaces radiate vibrant mint luster from both sides. The outstanding eye appeal and high quality within the grade are confirmed by CAC. HID10510052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved