1800 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-5. Rarity-3+. Unc Details--Tooled (PCGS).，A premium quality example relative to the stated qualifier, both sides retain plenty of original luster in a lively satin texture. Striking detail is bold to sharp throughout, and vivid patina that blends light olive gold and brighter golden yellow shades further enhances this coins appeal. The PCGS qualifier seems harsh in out opinion for, while we do note wispy hairlines and other light handling marks on both sides, the only evidence of tooling that we can discern is minor disturbance to the texture in the left reverse field around the letters NIT in UNITED. With a lot of "coin" offered for the assigned grade, this piece is worthy of both a close look and a strong bid. Along with BD-3, an example of which is offered above, BD-5 is the most readily obtainable of the five known die marriages of the 1800 half eagle. A find for the sharp-eyed bidder, the coin offered here would fit comfortably into a Mint State type, date or variety set.，PCGS# 8082. NGC ID: 25NW.，，From the Alexander Collection. Purchased from Earl Schill, Detroit, Michigan. Collector envelope included.
