1801 $10 BD-2, R.2, AU53 PCGS....

Description

1801 Capped Bust Ten, AU53
Available BD-2 Variety

1801 $10 BD-2, R.2, AU53 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State "c/c." Stars 8 and 13 are close to the cap and bust, respectively, while star 1 is more distant from the curls than on the BD-1. Bass-Dannreuther note, however, that the obverse star punch was also replaced between the mintage of the BD-1 and this BD-2 variety. The authors describe the stars as "chunky spines" on the BD-1 and "more spindly spines that are also slightly larger" on the BD-2.

Ample rich luster remains on the surfaces of this elegant example, which shows no singular contact to the naked eye and even under a loupe reveals only minor ticks. No adjustment marks appear on either side. This available variety would make a wonderful type coin without a lot of extra competition from specialists in rare varieties, and it is a beautiful coin in its own right, as well.
Ex: Christmas Lake Collection / Pittsburgh Signature (Heritage, 10/2011), lot 4984; Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2012), lot 5297.

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

Weight: 17.50 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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