1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse -- Polished -- Genuine PCGS. AU Details. BD-7, R.3....

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1799 Eagle, Small Stars Obverse
AU Details, BD-7

1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse -- Polished -- Genuine PCGS. AU Details. BD-7, R.3. Bass-Dannreuther Die State d/d. Early United States gold coins saw substantial melting in the early 1830s when their bullion value rose above their face value. The resulting rarity of such pieces, coupled with their historical significance, makes them highly sought-after numismatic artifacts.

The present example represents the rarer of the two major 1799 gold eagle varieties, differentiated by the size of the obverse stars. The surfaces exhibit an unnatural yellow sheen due to past polishing, however the details are virtually complete, providing a pleasing representation of this early American artistry.
From The Collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2624, PCGS# 98562, Greysheet# 9346)

Weight: 17.50 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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