1812 $5 Capped Bust
Double Struck, First Strike Off-Center
BD-1, Wide 5D
Pedigree: Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection
PCGS MS 66
Extremely Rare
$200,000

This is an extremely rare U.S. gold mint error in superb condition. Certified by PCGS as MS 66, it is an 1812 $5 Capped Bust that was double struck. The first strike was 15% off-center and it rotated 50 degrees when it was placed back in the coining press.

It is pedigreed to the world famous Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection. It is the final year of the Draped Bust half eagle design, BD-1 and the Wide 5D variety.

There is detail visible from the understrike on both the obverse and reverse, as shown in the overlay illustrated below. Considered the second finest known, it is fully lustrous, frosted and is a rich gold color with hints of orange.

Auction records show that the highest price realized for an 1812 $5 Capped Bust was $161,000 in a Heritage auction (January 2008 FUN Signature Coin Auction #454, Lot #3154).

This spectacular mint error and extremely valuable gem early $5 belongs in a collection of world class U.S. gold coins or major mint errors.






The first strike was 15% off-center and it rotated
50 degrees when it was placed back in the coining press:

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