1804 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-7. Rarity-4. Small 8 Over Large 8. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC. The vibrant ivory-gold coloration of this piece is accented by subtle honey hues across the high points. The strike is overall sharp, accompanied by mint-made clashmarks around the devices and evidence of planchet adjustment across the reverse shield. A light hint of friction is found in the obverse fields, but the eye appeal is considerably superior to what is typical at this grade level. The reverse remains particularly undisturbed and delivers a complexion that rivals even some Choice specimens.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 found in grades of AU or lower, making this superior MS-61 (PCGS) CAC example a truly significant opportunity fit for an advanced cabinet or Registry Set. From the Harrington Collection.
