1803/2 Capped Bust Half Eagle – BD‑4 – Early U.S. Gold Overdate
A scarce and desirable 1803/2 Capped Bust Half Eagle, attributed as BD‑4, one of the overdate varieties produced during the early years of the U.S. Mint. Early half eagles are among the most historically important gold coins struck by the United States, and overdates like this one are especially prized by specialists.
Coin Details
Year: 1803/2 (Overdate)
Variety: BD‑4
Denomination: $5 Gold
Mint: Philadelphia
Composition: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Designer: Robert Scot
Diameter: 25 mm
Mintage: Combined mintage for the year is low, and true survivors of this die marriage are scarce
About the BD‑4 Variety
The 1803/2 overdate reflects the Mint’s early practice of repunching older dies to extend their life. The BD‑4 marriage is identifiable by its distinctive obverse overdate and reverse die characteristics. Collectors of early gold and die marriages value this variety for its historical significance and relative scarcity
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