1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-3, R.5, AU55 PCGS....

Description

1797 BD-3 Ten Dollar, AU55
Large Eagle, 40 to 50 Pieces Extant

1797 $10 Large Eagle, BD-3, R.5, AU55 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State d/c. The inner point of obverse star 10 is shortened by lapping, and a small cud has formed below the second 7 in the date. No crack is present beneath the eagle's beak. BD-3 is the rarest die variety for the year. These coins were actually struck in 1798, the reverse having previously been used to coin both 1798/7 variants (BD-1 and BD-2). About 40 to 50 pieces are known. This reddish-gold Choice AU eagle is partly lustrous with relatively clean fields. A single mark appears between stars 8 and 9. Well-detailed with a trace of softness over Liberty's ear.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25ZY, Variety PCGS# 45718, Base PCGS# 8559, Greysheet# 198072)

Weight: 17.50 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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