1801 $10 BD-2, R.2, AU50 PCGS....

Description

1801 Ten Dollar, AU50
BD-2, Rare Perfect Die State

1801 $10 BD-2, R.2, AU50 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/a. The rare early die state without a row of vertical die lines embedded in Liberty's cap. The die state is omitted from the standard Bass-Dannreuther reference. The usually seen die lines on the cap were caused by damage to the obverse die, similar to the 1804 "Spiked Chin" half cent. The present piece was struck before that damage occurred. This Heraldic Eagle ten dollar gold piece shows minimal friction on the curls, cap, and bust truncation. Luster emerges the protected areas, the strike is crisp, and abrasions are confined to a few light hair-thin marks on the upper right obverse field.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 45734, Base PCGS# 8564, GSID# 198085)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 17.50 grams
AGW: 0.51577oz
Mintage: 44,344

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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