1795 $10 13 Leaves Unc Details, Improperly Cleaned, NCS....

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Uncirculated Details 1795 13 Leaves Eagle

1795 $10 13 Leaves Unc Details, Improperly Cleaned, NCS. Breen-6830, B. 1-A, Taraszka-1, R.3. A leaf tip touches the U in UNITED and a star point nearly touches the Y in LIBERTY, a combination that promptly attributes the Breen 1-A variety. This sharply struck example has likely encountered baking soda at one time its past, as have many rare gold coins. Nonetheless, its clean, unmarked, and radiant appearance will no doubt attract bids from knowledgeable specialists. A ripple in the field below the I in AMERICA may indicate a smoothed planchet flaw. A few faint adjustment marks, as made, are on the eagle's chest. A significant offering, since the 1795 issue represents the first year of gold coin production at the fledgling U.S. Mint. A mere 5,583 pieces were struck, some of which were the 9 Leaves reverse subtype, and many among the few hundred survivors were impaired by tooling or past jewelry usage.(#8551) (Registry values: P5)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25ZT, PCGS# 8551, GSID# 9340)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 17.50 grams
AGW: 0.51577oz
Mintage: 5,583

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.