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1795 $10 13 Leaves, BD-1, High R.3, MS61 NGC....
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Description
1795 BD-1 Eagle, MS61
First of the Denomination
Popular 13 Leaves Variety
1795 $10 13 Leaves, BD-1, High R.3, MS61 NGC.
Bass-Dannreuther Die State c/a. Among early gold issues regardless
of denomination, the 1795 Small Eagle ten dollar gold with 13
Leaves is one of the most highly sought type coins in the U.S. gold
series. The BD-1 die pair is one of five Small Eagle ten dollar
varieties, four of which have 13 Leaves on the reverse branch, plus
a very scarce 9 Leaves variety (BD-3) that is seldom offered, with
less than 50 pieces known. In contrast, the present BD-1 die pair
is much more available with more than 200 surviving coins in all
grades combined. There are likely more early eagles known featuring
the BD-1 die marriage than all the other 1795 Small Eagle ten
varieties combined, making the BD-1 an ideal first-year type coin.
Mint State examples such as this coin are a far greater challenge,
yet proportionately the BD-1 is easily the most accessible of all
Uncirculated 1795 Small Eagle tens. As the largest gold coin of the
realm, the early ten dollar gold pieces were intended to compete
with the circulating Spanish eight escudo pieces, although in 1795
the half eagle was preferred in both domestic and international
trade.This MS61 example displays partially prooflike fields and flashy yellow-gold surfaces with light-green overtones for excellent eye appeal. Strong rims and full dentils surround sharply struck motifs featuring fully defined stars. Faint die cracks connect stars 5 to 9 and at the bottom date digits 1 and 9. The eagle's breast and leg feathers are entirely visible, with only a touch of rounding at the highest points. A small planchet flake exists below Liberty's upper jawline, while light hairlines and tiny marks contribute to the assigned grade. NGC Census (all 13-Leaves varieties combined): 8 in 61, 9 finer (10/25).
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25ZU, Variety PCGS# 45710, Base PCGS# 8551, Greysheet# 198067)
Weight: 17.50 grams
Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
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Auction Info
2025 November 13 - 14 US Coins Signature® Auction #1387 (go to Auction Home page)
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13th
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