1801 $10 BD-1, R.5, XF40 PCGS....

Description

1801 Ten Dollar, XF40
Scarce BD-1 Variety, Seldom Offered

1801 $10 BD-1, R.5, XF40 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State c/d. The BD-1 variety is scarce due to early failure of the obverse die. This well-circulated example shows heavy die cracks including one between the 0 and 1 in the date, and another from the edge through the L in LIBERTY that extends to mid-portrait. The reverse is an advanced die state as well, where die clashing earns the variety its "Horned Beak" moniker, although that feature is not readily visible on this XF coin.

Antique-gold surfaces display deep-orange accents around sharp devices for good eye appeal. Light surface marks are smoothed by wear, and we note a small, circular planchet flaw in the field between inner points of stars 11 and 12. Surviving early eagles seldom show as much circulation. As a variety, the BD-1 die marriage is much scarcer than the more-available BD-2, and we have only sold a handful in the past 20+ years. The Bass-Dannreuther reference suggests just 40 to 50 pieces are known.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 45733, Base PCGS# 8564, Greysheet# 198084)

Weight: 17.50 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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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