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Message:: [QUOTE="Traz, post: 1344353, member: 25008"]Here are item descriptions, per HA: 1805 $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Breen-6444, BD-3, High R.5. A moderate  mintage of 33,183 Capped Bust Right half eagles was achieved in 1805,  with five different die marriages known to collectors today. The coin  offered here is an example of the rare BD-3 variety, characterized by  the imperfect 1 in the date, star 1 distant from the bust, and star 9  close to Y in LIBERTY. John Dannreuther estimates an initial mintage of  2,000-3,000 pieces for BD-3, with a surviving population of 35-45  examples.     The present coin is an attractive example, with  noticeably prooflike fields. Heavy clash marks can be seen in the right  reverse field, with some adjustment marks in the center obverse. Sharply  struck, with exquisite detail on the central devices, and only slight  weakness on the peripheral stars. A few scattered field marks prevent an  even higher grade. 1834 10C Large 4 MS64 PCGS. CAC. JR-5, R.1. The 4 in the date  shows the crossbar partially broken off, with a sharp pointed fragment  still visible. On the reverse, the last A in AMERICA is joined to the C  and to the arrowhead. The lustrous surfaces of this near-Gem display  splashes of forest-green and lavender, more extensive and deeper on the  obverse. This sharply struck piece has been well cared for.[/QUOTE]