1804 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-7. Rarity-4. Small/Large 8. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. The vivid deep gold coloration of this half eagle is accented by subtle honey and rose hues across both sides. The strike is bold to sharp throughout, accompanied by clash marks around the central design elements. A light hint of friction is evident to confirm the AU-55 grade from PCGS, but both the quality and eye appeal are considerably superior to what is typically seen at this grade level. BD Die State b/b.<p>BD-7 represents the final use of this readily identifiable obverse die, which is a dramatically repunched date. It is the most available die marriage of the 1804 half eagle, although with only 100 to 150 coins believed extant in all grades BD-7 is scarce in an absolute sense. Most survivors are in grades of AU-50 or lower, making this superior PCGS/CAC AU-55 example a truly significant opportunity fit for an advanced gold cabinet. PCGS# 8086. NGC ID: BFXB.
