1800 $10 BD-1, High R.3, AU58 NGC....

Description

1800 Capped Bust Right Eagle, AU58
BD-1, Late Die State

1800 $10 BD-1, High R.3, AU58 NGC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State c/e. This coin is a late stage of die state c/e, with heavy cracking around LIBERTY and a small obverse rim crumble at 3:30. The reverse is lapped and shows numerous peripheral die cracks. 1800-dated eagles of this die state were likely struck in 1801; the BD-1 die variety of 1801 shares this reverse but in an earlier die state. This creates the capacity for the mintage of 1800-dated coins to exceed the 5,999 pieces reportedly struck in 1800, explaining why this date is so plentiful (200 to 300 survivors in all grades). In Early U.S. Gold Coin Varieties, John Dannreuther suggests that as many 12,500 1800-dated eagles may have been coined.

The surfaces of this piece have a slight greenish cast to them and are faintly prooflike, showing good eye appeal. A few medium-sized abrasions are visible to the naked eye, while a loupe reveals some smaller marks. A few small planchet adjustment marks are confined mostly to the obverse rims and in the central hair area. The reverse dentils are weak from 7:30 to 9:30. Census: 22 in 58, 43 finer (7/18).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BFYT, Variety PCGS# 45732, Base PCGS# 8563)

Weight: 17.50 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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