1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-3, R.5 -- Altered Surfaces -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details....

Description

1797 Ten Dollar Heraldic Eagle
Mint State Details
Sharply Struck BD-3 Short Thin Neck

1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-3, R.5 -- Altered Surfaces -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. Bass-Dannreuther Die State d/c. The year 1797 for ten dollar gold was comprised of four die marriages, with BD-1 being the Small Eagle reverse. The remaining three die pairings were of the new Heraldic Eagle design, also referred to as the Large Eagle reverse. Robert Scot engraved three Heraldic Eagle reverses in 1797 that had slight differences in the neck and breast feather areas, while using the same obverse working die paired with these three reverses. This example is BD-3 Short Thin Neck, an R.5 rarity with an estimated 40-50 known.

The PCGS holder states "Altered Surf." or surfaces, and close examination reveals fine hairlines on both sides, indicating the surfaces were cleaned and the luster in the open fields was thinned, although protected areas still display natural luster. The adjustment marks adjacent to the date are as struck and separate from the alteration. The coin has since retoned to an attractive honey-gold coloration. The strike is sharp, with all details showing clear definition, since this coin has never been in circulation.

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.