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Reflective 1797 BD-2 Heraldic Eagle Ten, AU55

1797 $10 Large Eagle AU55 PCGS. Breen-6834, Taraszka-12, BD-2, High R.4. The only obverse used with the Large Eagle reverse, having 10 stars left and six right. On the reverse, a star touches cloud 4, whereas in BD-3 and BD-4 the star is distant from cloud 4. This gorgeous example has splendid green-gold surfaces with considerable pale orange toning on each side. The strike is bold with excellent detail on the reverse. Both sides, and especially the reverse, have mirrored fields from an original prooflike strike. Scattered surface marks are typical for these old gold pieces.
From The R.M. Phillips Limited Partnership Collection.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25ZY, PCGS# 8559, GSID# 9344)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 17.50 grams
AGW: 0.51577oz
Mintage: 10,940


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.

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Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2009
31st-2nd Friday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
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