1803/2 $5 MS61 NGC OH CAC

BD-3(R.4). The 1803/2 Draped Bust Half Eagle is an essential early American gold issue. With an estimated 550 pieces across all grades for the date, this example graded MS61 and housed in an older holder, offers visual and technical qualities that surpass what is typically encountered at this level, and auction archives show no confirmed CAC-approved example in this grade from either PCGS or NGC, further emphasizing its position as a standout specimen. Production pressures led to notable die recycling and improvisation throughout the Heraldic Eagle series, including reverse dies mismatched by date and multiple overdates used exclusively for the half eagle denomination. The coin displays a beautifully unified golden presentation with a dominant medium-to-deep yellow-gold body. This exact example sold for $22,800 11/25 SB; however, since then A 1803/2 $5 AU58 NGC CAC which also happens to be a BD-3 sold at FUN 2026 for $19,520 (01/26 HA). Considering this is the same variety, though no premium is paid, and this is encapsulated in an older holder with 2 grades higher and with CAC Price $23,000, we see this representing strong value.

Pedigree:

ex 11/25 SB - $22,800

The Ohio Collection

NGC Cert Verification #274763-002/61

• PCGS Price Guide - $27,500
• PCGS POP - 22/119
• NGC Price Guide - $22,500
• NGC POP - 43/100
• CAC Price Guide - $23,000
• CAC POP - 10/38
• PCGS Coin# -8084