1813 Capped Head Left Half Eagle. BD-1. Rarity-2. Fine-12 (PCGS).Deep orange-gold and rose patina envelop this pleasing early half eagle. The surfaces are smooth for the assigned grade and the devices are all suitably bold. The first year 1813 is the most frequently encountered issue in the highly elusive Capped Head Left half eagle series, the present example from the BD-1 die marriage sure to catch the eye of budget minded gold type collectors.
