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HBCC #3073 – 1802/1 Half Eagle – Obverse HBCC #3073 – 1802/1 Half Eagle – Reverse
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1802/1 Half Eagle

HBCC#:
3073
Breen#:
6440
BD#:
2
Judd#:
n/a
Pollock#:
n/a

This example is Breen variety 1-D and is recognized by reverse rim breaks just above both wingtips. This is a very common variety, clearly the most common among 1802/1 half eagles and is one of the very common varieties of the design type. The Bass Collection coin is an exceptional Mint-State example. Breen variety 1-E is extremely rare and variety 1-F apparently does not exist. Harry Bass had a collecting goal of acquiring at least one example of every known variety. He very nearly met his goal although a few varieties eluded him.

Provenance:
From Stack's sale of the Scanlon Collection, October 1973, Lot 2251.
Obverse:
Reverse:
Commentary:
"Obverse: 2 over 1 (1 centered)."