1800 $5 draped bust half eagle BD numbers - what’s the difference?

Exbrit

What is the difference between BD1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 for the 1800 $5 draped bust half eagle?

I know that BD 1 has the pointed one and the rest have the blunt 1. I am not sure about the differences for BD 2 through 5. Bass had three varieties that I know of, but really did not go into details of two of them. At least from my book on his collection.

Any assistance will be appreciated.

ScarsdaleCoin

Hope this helps... Jon

The 1800 Half Eagle varieties (simple terms)
🔹 BD-1

Earliest die pairing

Date is closer to the bust

Stars are evenly spaced

Often shows early die cracks

Scarcer than later varieties

Think: first attempt of the year

🔹 BD-2

Slightly different date position

Some stars are shifted subtly

Eagle details slightly sharper

More often seen than BD-1

Think: minor adjustment from BD-1

🔹 BD-3

Different reverse die

Eagle’s wings and shield show small engraving differences

Often a bit better struck

Middle-of-the-road rarity

Think: new reverse die introduced

🔹 BD-4

Obverse shows LIBERTY letter spacing differences

Date position slightly altered again

Known for diagnostic die cracks

Popular with variety collectors

Think: later die state with visible “fingerprints”

🔹 BD-5

Latest die pairing

Date often appears a bit farther from the bust

Some star positions are noticeably different

Often shows heavy die wear

Sometimes the most available

Think: last working dies of the year

lermish

Exbrit

Thank you very much - this provides what I need, greatly appreciated.

johnny9434

Anyone?