OVERDATE DETAIL
PCGS MS66
- PCGS #:
- 8084
- Designer:
- Robert Scot
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 25.00 millimeters
- Weight:
- 8.75 grams
- Mintage:
- 33,506
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- 91.7% Gold, 8.3% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $115,000 • MS65 • 01-05-2010 • Bowers & Merena
Major Varieties
- 1803/2 $5
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 550 |
| 60 or Better | 200 |
| 65 or Better | 10 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-5.9 |
| 60 or Better | R-7.0 |
| 65 or Better | R-9.5 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 16 / 18 |
| 60 or Better | 15 / 18 |
| 65 or Better | 11 / 18 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 20 / 23 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 19 / 23 |
| 65 or Better | 12 / 23 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
#1 MS66+ PCGS grade
Michael Kolman Sr. (Federal Brand Enterprises), sold privately in 1953 - Andrew Sydlak Collection - Richard Burdick, Anthony Terranova, and Bruce Amspacher, sold privately - David Akers, sold privately in 1/1989 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 9/2015:2083, $440,625 |
| #1 MS66 PCGS grade |
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#3 MS65 PCGS grade
Essex Palm Collection - Heritage 1/2007:3502, $126,500 |
| #3 MS65 estimated grade |
#5 MS64 PCGS grade
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| #5 MS64 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS64 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS64 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS64 PCGS grade |
| #5 MS64 PCGS grade |
The 1803/2 Half Eagle is represented by over one hundred Mint State examples, most of which grade MS62 and MS63. Over a dozen "choice" MS64 examples are known, but Gem examples are exceedingly rare.
Four different die varieties qualify as the 1803/2 overdate: BD-1, BD-2, BD-3, and BD-4. The first three varieties share the same obverse; the BD-4 variety has a slightly stronger overdate, though all four varieties show a clear 3/2 overdate.
Along with the 1806 Round Top 6, this date is one of the two most common dates of the type. It is available in all grades up to choice uncirculated. Despite their relative availability, however, choice specimens are very costly today because of the great popularity of U.S. gold coins, particularly early ones, in choice condition. The strike on a typical 1803/2 is comparable to that of the 1802/1, that is, softer than usually encountered on the 1800 or 1804, the two most often well struck dates of the type. Proof-like surfaces are not unusual.
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