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1812 $5 BD-1 Wide 5 D Capped Bust Half Eagle PCGS MS66 Double Struck Mint Error
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46092682
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2026-06-09
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Description
1812 $5 BD-1 Wide 5 D Capped Bust Half Eagle PCGS MS66 Double Struck Mint Error
PCGS # 507601
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS66
Mint Location Philadelphia
Year 1812
Designation NONE
Strike Business
Grade Add On NONE
1812 $5 BD-1 Wide 5 D Capped Bust Half Eagle PCGS MS66 Double Struck Mint Error
1812 $5 BD-1 Wide 5 D
SKU: 46092682
An elite early U.S. gold rarity from the golden age of American coinage, this 1812 Capped Bust Half Eagle combines exceptional technical quality, important die-variety attribution, and a dramatic mint error. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint and certified PCGS MS66, it represents one of the finest known survivors of the type and a standout selection for advanced collectors of early gold, die varieties, and mint errors alike.
Key highlights
Date and denomination: 1812 $5 Capped Bust Half Eagle
Mint: Philadelphia
Die variety: BD-1 “Wide 5 D” (Bass-Dannreuther), with the widely spaced “5 D” in the denomination
Notable attribution diagnostics: The reverse “I” in PLURIBUS aligns under the left side of the “E” on the Wide 5D, distinguishing it from the Close 5D (BD-2)
Mint error: Double Struck, producing bold, collector-visible evidence of an uncommon striking mishap on an early gold issue
Grade: PCGS MS66
Provenance: Harry W. Bass Jr. Collection
Population data: PCGS Mintage 58087, Pop 1 Error
Historical and numismatic importance
Only two die varieties are known for the 1812 Half Eagle, both sharing the same obverse but differing on the reverse: BD-1 with the dramatic Wide 5D spacing and BD-2 with a Close 5D. While both are scarce, BD-1 is considered the more obtainable of the pair, yet truly high-end Mint State examples remain highly sought-after. The 1812 Half Eagle sits within a pivotal era of U.S. gold production, where limited mintages, heavy circulation, and period handling make Gem-level survivors particularly elusive.
Condition and eye appeal
In MS66, this coin offers the kind of sharply defined detail, luster, and overall preservation that serious early-gold collectors pursue. Expect rich original gold color with attractive tonal depth typical of well-preserved early U.S. gold, enhanced by the added intrigue of a double-struck mint error that elevates both the visual impact and the conversation value of the piece.
Why this coin belongs in a collection
A premium-grade 1812 Half Eagle with a recognized Bass-Dannreuther variety attribution (BD-1)
A dramatic Double Struck mint error on an early U.S. gold issue
A celebrated provenance from the Harry W. Bass Jr. Collection
Population-supported rarity at the top of the condition spectrum, with just 1 finer example reported
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a historically important, visually compelling 1812 $5 Capped Bust Half Eagle BD-1 Wide 5 D Double Struck Mint Error in PCGS MS66—ideal for collectors building a best-in-class early gold set, a die variety cabinet, or a specialized mint error collection.
PCGS # 507601
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS66
Mint Location Philadelphia
Year 1812
Designation NONE
Strike Business
Grade Add On NONE
1812 $5 BD-1 Wide 5 D Capped Bust Half Eagle PCGS MS66 Double Struck Mint Error
1812 $5 BD-1 Wide 5 D
SKU: 46092682
An elite early U.S. gold rarity from the golden age of American coinage, this 1812 Capped Bust Half Eagle combines exceptional technical quality, important die-variety attribution, and a dramatic mint error. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint and certified PCGS MS66, it represents one of the finest known survivors of the type and a standout selection for advanced collectors of early gold, die varieties, and mint errors alike.
Key highlights
Date and denomination: 1812 $5 Capped Bust Half Eagle
Mint: Philadelphia
Die variety: BD-1 “Wide 5 D” (Bass-Dannreuther), with the widely spaced “5 D” in the denomination
Notable attribution diagnostics: The reverse “I” in PLURIBUS aligns under the left side of the “E” on the Wide 5D, distinguishing it from the Close 5D (BD-2)
Mint error: Double Struck, producing bold, collector-visible evidence of an uncommon striking mishap on an early gold issue
Grade: PCGS MS66
Provenance: Harry W. Bass Jr. Collection
Population data: PCGS Mintage 58087, Pop 1 Error
Historical and numismatic importance
Only two die varieties are known for the 1812 Half Eagle, both sharing the same obverse but differing on the reverse: BD-1 with the dramatic Wide 5D spacing and BD-2 with a Close 5D. While both are scarce, BD-1 is considered the more obtainable of the pair, yet truly high-end Mint State examples remain highly sought-after. The 1812 Half Eagle sits within a pivotal era of U.S. gold production, where limited mintages, heavy circulation, and period handling make Gem-level survivors particularly elusive.
Condition and eye appeal
In MS66, this coin offers the kind of sharply defined detail, luster, and overall preservation that serious early-gold collectors pursue. Expect rich original gold color with attractive tonal depth typical of well-preserved early U.S. gold, enhanced by the added intrigue of a double-struck mint error that elevates both the visual impact and the conversation value of the piece.
Why this coin belongs in a collection
A premium-grade 1812 Half Eagle with a recognized Bass-Dannreuther variety attribution (BD-1)
A dramatic Double Struck mint error on an early U.S. gold issue
A celebrated provenance from the Harry W. Bass Jr. Collection
Population-supported rarity at the top of the condition spectrum, with just 1 finer example reported
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a historically important, visually compelling 1812 $5 Capped Bust Half Eagle BD-1 Wide 5 D Double Struck Mint Error in PCGS MS66—ideal for collectors building a best-in-class early gold set, a die variety cabinet, or a specialized mint error collection.
