1810 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle. BD-4. Rarity-2. Large Date, Large 5. MS-62 (PCGS).;Offered is a lovely half eagle that would fit comfortably into any collection of Mint State gold. Deep yellow patina blankets both sides and reinforces the originality of this piece. Sharply struck in the focal areas with soft satin luster. <p>The 100,000 half eagles produced in 1810 come in four distinct varieties corresponding to the four known die pairings. The BD-4 variety is marked by the large date and the large size of the 5 in the denomination indicator. The earliest obverse and reverse die states of the BD-4 bear no evidence of the clash marks and die cracks that are seen in its later stages. While the second use for this obverse, it is the only use for the reverse die. One of the most available of all early half eagles, this issue commands attention from astute connoisseurs of early gold as well as casual of collectors. This appealing Mint State example has much to offer quality-minded numismatists.<br />;