1799 $10 Large Obverse Stars, BD-10, R.3, AU58 PCGS....

Description

1799 Capped Bust Right Eagle, AU58
Large Obverse Stars, BD-10

1799 $10 Large Obverse Stars, BD-10, R.3, AU58 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/a. Mint records indicate a substantial mintage of 37,449 Capped Bust Right eagles was accomplished at the Philadelphia Mint in 1799, with 10 die varieties known for the date. This coin represents the BD-10 variety, with Large Stars on the obverse and the leaf touching I in AMERICA on the reverse. The obverse die was used previously to strike the BD-9 variety of this date, and the reverse was used again to strike all the eagles produced in 1800, and the BD-1 variety of 1801. The BD-10 is a relatively available variety, with a surviving population of 300 to 400 examples in all grades, making it a popular choice with type collectors.

This impressive near-Mint example exhibits sharply detailed design elements in most areas, but both sides show some weakness on some stars. Only light wear is present on the high points. The lightly abraded orange-gold surfaces retain flashes of original mint luster in sheltered areas around the devices. The overall presentation is quite attractive.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2625, Variety PCGS# 45723, Base PCGS# 8562, Greysheet# 198075)

Weight: 17.50 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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