1799 Half Eagle

HBCC#:

3065

Breen#:

6436

BD#:

5

Judd#:

n/a

Pollock#:

n/a

This is another scarce variety from the same obverse die as HBCC-3063 and 3064. This reverse features large stars, considerably larger in size than on previous 1799 half eagles. These larger stars continued in use in 1800. Harry Bass acquired this example from the Abner Kreisberg sale of the John A. Beck Collection. This qualifies as a distinct type with a separate Guide Book listing.

Provenance:

From Quality Sales Corporation's sale of the John A. Beck Collection, Part I, January 1975, Lot 336.

Obverse:

Reverse:

Commentary:

"Obverse: First 9 low as to 7 and 9, last 9 a bit high. It was previously punched to the right. Cloud clashed below bust. Reverse: Large stars. Branch end is but a stub, abutting right foot of A. Clashed."