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Auction 1173 | Lot 5381 » Eagles » Early Eagles
1795 $10 9 Leaves MS61 NGC. BD-3, High R.6. (PCGS# 8552)
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Auction 184 | Lot 6460 » Eagles » Early Eagles
1795 9 Leaves MS 61 PCGS. B. 4-C. One of the best preserved examples of this classic issue among early tens, being appreciably finer than all three pieces from the Diocese of Buffalo consignment sold by us last year. Only 116 pieces are believed to have been struck of this rare variety, all in March of 1796. The extreme rarity of the 1795 Nine Leaves can best be understood when one views the reverse of this coin. A ragged V-shaped die crack is seen below the leaves and another irregular break is seen through the first T in STATES. These are apparently common to most, if not all Nine Leaves coins, and their presence indicates early failure of this reverse die.
The surfaces on this elusive mint state example are a bit softly defined in the center of each side with stronger definition at the margins. The color is a rich yellow-gold and the better protected areas glimmer with semi-reflective luster. A few stray marks are found on Liberty's curls and cap, while a small unfinished area and a short linear depression, possibly from foreign matter on the dies, can be seen to the left of the final A in AMERICA. One of only a few uncirculated pieces known of this important U.S. gold issue. Population: 2 in 61, none finer (1/98). (PCGS# 8552)
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Auction 336 | Lot 3052 » Eagles » Early Eagles
1795 $10 9 Leaves MS60 PCGS. B. 4-C, Taraszka-3, R.6. Another example of the absolute rarity contained in the North Shore Collection is this very rare Nine Leaves 1795 eagle. Among ten dollar gold pieces, a 1795 Nine Leaves is just about as rare an issue as there is in the 138-year history of the denomination.

The 1795 Nine Leaves ten is a variety that has taken on near-legendary status over the past thirty years. Common wisdom has it that this variety was not discovered until 1960 when a coin appeared in the "Cicero" Sale (New Netherlands). However, it was apparently a known variety to Waldo Newcomer in 1926 who paid $100 for a VF example, several times the then-current price for a 1795 13 Leaves. The earliest published reference that we could find for the Nine Leaves variety was a coin in Edgar Adams article that he published in the May 1934 issue of "Coin Collector's Journal" entitled "Early United States Gold Coins: Eagles." However, it appears the variety was more or less forgotten until the 1960 sale. Since that time, examples have turned up at auction on average every two to three years. Designed by Robert Scot, Walter Breen states that 116 pieces were struck on March 30, 1796, and an unknown (but presumably small) number had also been struck on March 1, 1796 on Warrant No. 58, which had a total mintage of 1,169 pieces. Robert Hilt believes that the Nine Leaves comprised a portion (he estimated 210 pieces) struck on Warrant No. 66 of June 21, 1796. In either case, it is widely believed that today 10-13 specimens exist in all grades, although 16 pieces have been certified in all grades by NGC and PCGS (undoubtedly, there are multiple resubmissions included in the census numbers).

A ragged V-shaped die crack is located below the leaves and another irregular break is seen through the first T in STATES. These are apparently common to most, if not all Nine Leaves coins, and their presence indicates early failure of this reverse die. Pronounced die cracks, such as seen (PCGS# 8552)
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Auction 360 | Lot 8816 » Eagles » Early Eagles
1795 $10 9 Leaves AU50 PCGS. Breen-6831, B. 4-C, Taraszka-3, R.6. The 1795 9 Leaves Eagle is an elusive issue that has garnered much numismatic attention over the past 35 years. Common wisdom has it that this variety was not discovered until 1960 when a coin appeared in the "Cicero" Sale (New Netherlands). However, it was apparently a known variety to Waldo Newcomer in 1926 who paid $100 for a VF example, several times the then-current price for a 1795 13 Leaves. The earliest published reference that we could find for the Nine Leaves variety was a coin in Edgar Adams article that he published in the May 1934 issue of "Coin Collector's Journal" entitled "Early United States Gold Coins: Eagles." However, it appears the variety was more or less forgotten until the 1960 sale. Since that time, examples have turned up at auction on average of every two to three years.

Designed by Robert Scot, Walter Breen states that 116 pieces were struck on March 30, 1796, and an unknown (but presumably small) number had also been struck on March 1, 1796 on Warrant No. 58, which had a total mintage of 1,169 pieces. Robert Hilt believes that the Nine Leaves comprised a portion (he estimated 210 pieces) struck on Warrant No. 66 of June 21, 1796. It is has been estimated that fewer than a dozen specimens are extant in all grades, a figure that allowing for resubmissions might still be two or three coins low since the combined PCGS and NGC census totals 21 pieces in addition to two damaged coins known to us certified by ANACS and NCS. As such, it is the rarest Guide Book type among all early Tens, barely surpassing the 1798/7, 7x6 Stars.

This example, like several of the surviving 9 Leaves Ten Dollar pieces, originated from the Diocese of Buffalo holdings (an extraordinary four-coin group) that Heritage sold in 1997 and 1998. This appealing representative does not show flan chips from foreign matter that possibly adhered to the die at the time of striking. However, it does have two diagnostic (PCGS# 8552)
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Auction 422 | Lot 3606 » Eagles » Early Eagles
1795 $10 9 Leaves AU55 PCGS. Breen-6831, BD-3, Taraszka-3, R.6. Although all early eagles are rare, the Heraldic Eagle type (1797 to 1804) is more obtainable than the introductory Small Eagle type (1795 to 1797). The latter type has a total recorded mintage of 13,344 pieces, unevenly divided between seven known die marriages. For the first year 1795, five die varieties are known. Four of these have 13 leaves on the reverse. BD-3 has only nine leaves, and has to be regarded as an engraving error. Presumably, the die engraver used 9 leaves to prevent a crowded appearance, and was unaware that four states (presumably Southern states) were symbolically removed as a result. The Nine Leaves is the rarest among the seven Small Eagle varieties, and is the key to a Guide Book collection of early eagles, if the virtually non-collectible mid-1830s novodel proof 1804 is excepted.

This is an evenly struck example that has consistent yellow-gold toning. A strike-through is noted over the inner point of star 8. This strike-through, like most others, was caused by a small amount of packed debris on the die at the moment of striking. This debris acts as part of the die, but since it is raised, and the die is in opposite relief to the coins it produces, the debris causes a depression on struck pieces. Often, this debris remains on the die for many strikes, and reflects a lack of attention on the part of the coiner, who should clean the dies once strike-throughs begin to appear on struck pieces. Breen-6831 notes, "Usually with flan chips (foreign matter adhering to dies?)." A smaller strike-through of similar origin affects the tip of the middle palm leaf, and other mentionable strike-throughs are present on the right edge of Liberty's neck and on the obverse field midway between Liberty's mouth and star 12. Sometimes, strike-throughs are referred to as planchet flaws, but this term is inaccurate, since the cause of the depression is the die and not the planchet.

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Auction 394 | Lot 3520 » Eagles » Early Eagles
1795 $10 9 Leaves--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. Breen-6831, B. 4-C, Taraszka-3, R.6. The 1795 9 Leaves Ten Dollar is a rare issue that has attracted growing numismatic attention over the past 45 years. Some in the numismatic community believe this variety was not discovered until 1960 when a coin appeared in the New Netherlands "Cicero" Sale. However, it was apparently a known variety to Waldo Newcomer in 1926 who paid $100 for a VF example, well over the then-current price for a 1795 13 Leaves Eagle. The earliest published reference that we could find for the Nine Leaves variety was a coin in Edgar Adams article that he published in the May 1934 issue of Coin Collector's Journal entitled "Early United States Gold Coins: Eagles." However, it appears the variety was more or less forgotten until the 1960 sale.

Designed by Robert Scot, Walter Breen states that 116 pieces were struck on March 30, 1796, and an unknown (but presumably small) number had also been struck on March 1, 1796 on Warrant No. 58, which had a total mintage of 1,169 pieces. Robert Hilt believes that the Nine Leaves comprised a portion (he estimated 210 pieces) struck on Warrant No. 66 of June 21, 1796. According to Neil Berman and Silvano DiGenova, as published in the 11/2005 CDN Monthly, "There are 21 examples reported certified in all grades, which is undoubtedly many of the same coins being resubmitted to the grading services. I doubt there are even the fifteen [pieces] that Dannreuther seems to think survived." As such, it is the rarest Guide Book type among all early Tens, barely surpassing the 1798/7, 7x6 Stars.

When examining this piece, a ragged V-shaped die crack is seen below the leaves and another irregular break is seen through the first T in STATES. These are apparently common to most, if not all Nine Leaves coins, and their presence, which is less obvious on this piece than most examples seen by this cataloger (JRJ), indicates an early failure of the reverse die. This is (PCGS# 8552)
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Auction 169 | Lot 6421 » Eagles » Early Eagles
1795 9 Leaves AU 50 PCGS. B. 4-C. The 1795 9 Leaves ten is a variety that has taken on near-legendary status over the past thirty years. Since its recognition as a variety (circa 1960), examples have turned up on average every two to three years. Breen believed that only 116 pieces were struck, all on March 30, 1796. It is widely believed that today ten or fewer specimens exist in all grades. This is the first Nine Leaves we have handled since September 1988. As such, it is the rarest naked eye type among all early tens, even surpassing the 1798/7, 7x6 Stars.
Unlike several other examples known, this piece does not show flan chips from foreign matter that possibly adhered to the die at the time of striking. However, it does have two short die cracks on the reverse. One is a jagged V-shaped crack below leaves 2-4 (counting from the right). The other is also irregular in shape, through the top of the first T in STATES. Undoubtedly, these cracks were responsible for the early retirement of this reverse die after only 116 impressions were made. The fields are semi-reflective, as seen on other 9 Leaves as well as many other 1795 tens. Generally the striking details are well brought up except on the hair of Liberty just behind the ear and on the eagle's breast. Bright rose tinted patina surrounds the outer devices, yielding a pleasing two-toned effect against the medium orange-gold color of the coin seen elsewhere. Fortunately or unfortunately, depending upon one's point of view, there are no large contact marks that would aid a researcher in identifying this coin in the future. Just a few pecks in the fields, one below the eagle's left (facing) wing, and a small cluster below the bottom of the circular wreath. Of the greatest rarity and importance to U.S. gold collectors. (PCGS# 8552)
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Auction 173 | Lot 6443 » Eagles » Early Eagles
1795 9 Leaves AU 50 PCGS. B. 4-C. A second Nine Leaves ten from the Diocese of Buffalo (the second of a remarkable three pieces from this consignment, the first in our March ANA Money Sale). Only 116 pieces are believed to have been struck of this rare variety, all in March of 1796. The extreme rarity of the 1795 Nine Leaves can best be understood when one views the reverse of this coin. A ragged V-shaped die crack is seen below the leaves and another irregular break is seen through the first T in STATES. These are apparently common to most, if not all Nine Leaves coins, and their presence indicates early failure of this reverse die.
This high grade example is a bit softly defined in the center of each side with stronger definition at the margins. There is just the faintest evidence of die striations running diagonally across Liberty's hair. Actually, these are so faint they may actually be roller marks rather than adjustment marks, but either way they are essentially a non-issue. Each side has a couple of distinctive marks that can be of aid to future pedigree researchers. In the left obverse field are a T-shaped pair of marks and a vertical abrasion in front of Liberty's forecurl. On the reverse a mark is noted within the wreath, and a long, thin scratch can be seen running from the eagle's right talon to the lower portion of the right wing. Considerable portions of mint luster remain in the more protected areas and the fields lack the reflectivity often seen on this issue and commonly encountered on many 1795 tens. A rare, high grade example of this important U.S. gold issue. (PCGS# 8552)
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Auction 1201 | Lot 5472 » Eagles » Early Eagles
1795 $10 9 Leaves -- Mount Removed -- NGC. XF Details. BD-3, High R.6. (PCGS# 8552)
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Auction 372 | Lot 8744 » Eagles » Early Eagles
1795 $10 9 Leaves AU Details, Burnished, NCS. Breen-6831, B. 4-C, Taraszka-3, R.6. Only 116 pieces are theorized by Breen to have been struck of this rare variety, all in March of 1796. The extreme rarity of the 1795 Nine Leaves can best be understood when one views the reverse of this coin. A ragged V-shaped die crack is seen below the leaves and another irregular break is seen through the first T in STATES. These are apparently common to most, if not all Nine Leaves coins, and their presence, which is less obvious on this piece than most examples seen by this cataloger, indicates early failure of the reverse die. Clusters of tiny digs and scratches are seen on the obverse, mostly at 2 o'clock and 8 o'clock, although a few others are noticed to the right of the date. (PCGS# 8552)
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Auction 175 | Lot 7737 » Eagles » Early Eagles
1795 9 Leaves XF 45 NGC. B. 4-C. The third and final Nine Leaves 1795 ten consigned by the Diocese of Buffalo. Two other specimens have already been sold, one in our Cleveland National Money Sale in March and the other in the June Long Beach Auction. With perhaps only 10-13 examples known out of the 116 pieces struck March 19, 1796, the acquisition of three Nine Leave tens leaves one with the impression that the collector who donated these rare gold holdings to the Diocese had a firm grasp on what issues were truly rare in U.S. gold. While many lesser dates and varieties were represented by a single coin, there were three Nine Leaves and four 1834 Capped Bust quarter eagles.
The surfaces of this piece show a pronounced reddish-orange patina with pale golden-yellow accents on the highpoints of the devices. Several light, very shallow adjustment marks are noted in the center of the obverse within Liberty's hair curls. The only other mint-caused defects are the ones that seem to be common to all Nine Leaves tens: a jagged V-shaped die crack below the second leaf, and another irregular break through the top of the first T in STATES. The only mentionable surface flaws created out of the mint are a couple of field marks between the eagle's beak and right (facing) wing. Well centered and well defined throughout, this coin represents an extraordinary opportunity for the serious collector to acquire this important issue--one of the rarest of all U.S. gold coins. (PCGS# 8552)
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Auction 1132 | Lot 1739 » Eagles » Early Eagles
1795 $10 9 Leaves--Mount Removed--NGC. XF Details. (PCGS# 8552)
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Auction 408 | Lot 3471 » Eagles » Early Eagles
1795 $10 9 Leaves--Mount Removed--NCS. XF Details. Breen-6831, B. 4-C, Taraszka-3, R.6. Only 116 pieces are believed to have been struck of this rare variety, all in March of 1796. The extreme rarity of the 1795 Nine Leaves can best be understood when one views the reverse of this coin. A ragged V-shaped die crack is seen below the leaves and another irregular break is seen through the first T in STATES. These are diagnostic to all Nine Leaves coins we have seen, and their presence indicates early failure of the reverse die.

This example is a bit softly defined in the center of each side with stronger definition at the margins. Unfortunately, some rim disturbances are seen at 3 and 9 o'clock, evidently resulting from the removal of a mount. Since the coin has been a jewelry piece for apparently a long time, the surfaces now show myriad small abrasions and are highly glossy. A couple of deeper scratches are seen behind Liberty's cap in the upper left obverse field, these serving as pedigree identifiers in the future. Still, a rare, high grade example of this important U.S. gold issue. (PCGS# 8552)
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Auction 1128 | Lot 1281 » Eagles » Early Eagles
1795 $10 9 Leaves PCGS Genuine. (PCGS# 8552)
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Auction 300 | Lot 8305 » Eagles » Early Eagles
1795 $10 9 Leaves--Scratched, Mounts Removed, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net Fine 15. B. 4-C, Taraszka-3, R.6. The rarest variety of the year, and the only variety which has just 9 leaves on the olive branch. The first year of the denomination, and the first year of gold coin production at the fledgling mint. A heavily polished example that has a glossy surface. Moderately abraded as well, with evidence of former jewelry use at 3 and 9 o'clock. An affordable example of this very desirable variety. (PCGS# 8552)
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