This flashy near-Choice displays universally semi-prooflike fields and attractive pale straw-gold color. BG-403 stands as one of only two round half-dollar varieties that prominently feature the maker’s initials FD—for Frontier, Deviercy & Co.—on the obverse; the other is the nearly as rare BG-404, struck from the identical obverse die.
In the 2003 Breen-Gillio reference, Bob Leonard recorded just nine examples, one of which is plugged, with possible duplication among the listings. This accounts for the conservative PCGS CoinFacts estimate of 7 to 9 known. Rated Rarity-7, the present coin ranks among the finest compared to those in the Leonard census. This significant Period One rarity will be a welcomed addition to any specialized cabinet.
FD| Product ID | 558454 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1854 |
| Mint Mark | FD |
| Strike | Business |
| Grade | MS-62 |
| Variety | BG-403 |
| Grading Agency | NGC |
| Specification properties | No |
| Serial | 6927378-001 |
| Status | Active |
| Designation | Prooflike |
| Additional Info | - |
Read more about1854-DERI California Fractional Gold $1 Liberty Head Octagonal NGC MS-61 BG-529
Read more about1868-G California Fractional Gold $1 Liberty Head Octagonal NGC MS-61 BG-1105
Read more about1872 California Fractional Gold 25C Washington Head Octagonal NGC MS-65 OCTAG BG-722
250,000+ Reviews
‘’AU Capital Management, LLC is a leading supplier of rare coins, paper money and precious metals. Committed to authenticity, they strive to serve customers with high-quality goods they'll treasure..’’
‘’AU Capital Management, LLC is a leading supplier of rare coins, paper money and precious metals. Committed to authenticity, they strive to serve customers with high-quality goods they'll treasure..’’
‘’AU Capital Management, LLC is a leading supplier of rare coins, paper money and precious metals. Committed to authenticity, they strive to serve customers with high-quality goods they'll treasure..’’
‘’AU Capital Management, LLC is a leading supplier of rare coins, paper money and precious metals. Committed to authenticity, they strive to serve customers with high-quality goods they'll treasure..’’
‘’AU Capital Management, LLC is a leading supplier of rare coins, paper money and precious metals. Committed to authenticity, they strive to serve customers with high-quality goods they'll treasure..’’