1807 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle. BD-7. Rarity-5+. AU Details--Cleaning (PCGS).，Sharply defined with warm olive undertones to dominant medium gold patina. Wispy hairlines explain the PCGS qualifier, but appreciable luster remains, and the eye appeal is quite strong relative to the assigned grade. While the first year 1807 is one of the most plentiful Capped Bust Left Half Eagles in numismatic circles, the vast majority of survivors are from the BD-8 die marriage. BD-7, offered here, is very scarce with John Dannreuther (2006) allowing for an extant population of just 30 to 40 coins. Early and extensive cracks to the reverse forced the retirement of this die after relatively few coins were struck, Dannreuthers estimate for the mintage of this variety only 3,000 to 5,000 pieces. A significant find for the early half eagle variety specialist. BD Die State a/b.，PCGS# 8101. NGC ID: 25P9.，，From the Alexander Collection. Earlier ex B. Max Mehls sale of the William Cutler Atwater Collection, June 1946, lot 1624; Hollinbeck Stamp & Coin Co., December 1947. Stacks company envelope with provenance notes included.
