1795 $5 BD-3, Small Eagle MS (PCGS#519852)
August 2011 Chicago ANA - Rarities Night
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 7649
- 等级
- MS62
- 价格
- 550,940
- 详细说明
- 1795 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. Small Eagle. Miller-2, HBCC-3033, BD-3. Rarity-3+. MS-62 (PCGS). The historically significant 1795 Small Eagle five is the first gold coin struck in the fledgling United States Mint. Placing gold into circulation was a key component in establishing the sovereignty and economic might of the new nation, the latter of which was particularly important since the United States remained subject to the might of the British Empire (particularly its navy) during the earliest years of its existence. It was not until the War of 1812, in fact, that the United States was finally able to throw off the economic yoke of Great Britain -- at least partially through a series of stunning naval victories -- establishing that conflict, in a sense as the second and final chapter of the American Revolution.<br /> Most examples of the first year 1795 Small Eagle five encountered in today's market were struck from the die marriage that we now know as BD-3, as here. Yet with not many more than 200 examples believed extant in all grades (per John W. Dannreuther, 2006), the scarcity of the 1795 BD-3 half eagle in an absolute sense is beyond contestation. The rarity of the Capped Bust Right, Small Eagle type as a whole and the extreme popularity of the first year 1795 ensures that examples remain elusive rare from a market availability standpoint.<br /> Awash in a blend of orange-gold and khaki-gold patina, both sides of this piece reveal the greatest vibrancy to original luster when held at direct angles to a good light source. We note an overall sharpness to the strike that allows ready appreciation of all elements of this classic design. Otherwise free of singularly distracting abrasions, a wispy vertical graze to Liberty's neck is noted for accuracy. A highlight of this remarkable sale, and a coin that is sure to have no difficulty finding its way into an advanced cabinet.<br /> <br /> <strong>Nu
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