1810 Capped Bust Gold Half Eagle ($5) Large Date Large 5

Warm, honey-gold surfaces with deeper amber tones settled around the devices give this 1810 Large Date, Large 5 half eagle a thoroughly original early gold look. Wear is minimal - just light friction on the highest points - with plenty of luster still glowing throughout. The strike is bold for the type, and the fields are pleasingly smooth with nothing distracting. Attributed BD-4 on the label, housed in an NGC holder, and CAC-approved, this specimen delivers strong eye appeal for a Capped Bust five.