1810 CAPPED BUST $5, SMALL DATE, SMALL 5 PCGS MS55+ CAC

An About Uncirculated 1810 Capped Bust half eagle, Small Date, Small 5, certified PCGS MS55+, this piece shows well-preserved surfaces. Early U.S. gold survives in small numbers, and high-grade pieces are pursued for their combination of monetary history and die-variety scholarship. Attribution specialists will note Small Date, Small 5. The population data and survival commentary both matter: just three coins have been graded higher by PCGS. The Bass pedigree provides additional provenance interest for collectors who value documented cabinet history. At this grade level, the coin retains much of the visual presence collectors want without entering Mint State territory. Within its collecting specialty, the piece offers the balance of quality and significance that experienced buyers study closely.