1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse AU58 NGC....

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Impressive 1799 Eagle, BD-7, AU58

1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse AU58 NGC. Breen-6840, Taraszka-19, BD-7, R.3. A large mintage of 37,449 Capped Bust, Heraldic Eagle ten dollar gold coins was achieved in 1799. Ten die varieties are known for the date, with the present coin representing the BD-7 variety, distinguished by the tilting numerals 17 in the date and the position of star 13 away from the ribbon on the reverse. John Dannreuther estimates a surviving population of 250-350 examples of this variety in all grades.
The present coin is an exceptional early Bust ten, and one of the most attractive AUs we have seen in some time. This specimen has a feature that is extremely desirable on an AU58 coin--it has significantly more eye appeal than most low-end but technically Uncirculated coins. The striking details are firmly impressed throughout (save for a couple of stars on the obverse), and the color is an even, light yellow-gold with no trace of the coppery-reddish patina so common on these coins. Although there are myriad tiny contact marks and abrasions on each side, they seem not to affect the bright, remaining luster.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2624, PCGS# 98562, GSID# 9346)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 17.50 grams
AGW: 0.51577oz

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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