1800 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-3+. Blunt 1. AU-58 (PCGS).Overall olive-gold with subtle hints of peach coloration across the highest points. A faint prooflike reflectivity gleams throughout the fields and complements the satiny devices. Well composed for this grade level, with just the faintest trace of handling but no individually distracting marks. <p>The Blunt 1 variety was produced with the single obverse die but 4 different reverse dies. Mintage figures are not precise for this issue. It is believed that somewhere between 15,000 and 30,000 half eagles were struck bearing the 1800 date. Of these, approximately between 7,500 and 12,500 were produced using the BD-2 die pair. Less than 250 examples are thought extant and are eagerly pursued by knowledgeable collectors any time one crosses the block, especially a near-Mint specimen that is as charming and appealing. Expect keen interest for this vibrant example.<p>PCGS# 8082. NGC ID: 25NW.
