1799 $10 Large Obverse Stars, BD-10, R.3, MS64 NGC....

Description

1799 Capped Bust Right Eagle, MS64
Large Obverse Stars, BD-10
Exceptional Early Type Coin

1799 $10 Large Obverse Stars, BD-10, R.3, MS64 NGC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/a, the usual state, with perfect dies. According to the 2026 Guide Book, the Philadelphia Mint struck a fairly substantial mintage of 37,449 Capped Bust Right eagles in 1799, with 10 die varieties known for the date. Eight of those varieties have Small Obverse Stars, while two feature the Large Obverse Stars motif. This coin represents the BD-10 variety, with Large Obverse Stars and the lowest berry located under the right foot of the second A in AMERICA. This was the second use of the obverse die, which was used previously to strike the BD-9 variety of this date. The hardy reverse die was used again to strike all the 1800-dated eagles, and the BD-1 variety of 1801. The BD-10 was the last variety struck in 1799 and it is one of the most available varieties, with an estimated surviving population of 300 to 400 examples in all grades. John Dannreuther estimates the BD-10 dies were used to strike 12,500 to 17,500 pieces of the reported mintage. As might be expected, the BD-10 is a popular choice with early gold type collectors.

This spectacular Choice example exhibits sharply detailed design elements in all areas, aside from a touch of softness on obverse star 12. Fine definition is evident on Liberty's curls and all the feathers of the eagle's breast, tail, and neck. The well-preserved orange-gold surfaces show only a few scattered, minor signs of contact, none that merit individual mention. The pleasing surfaces show a mix of satiny mint luster and slight prooflike reflectivity in the fields. Overall eye appeal is terrific. This coin possesses a winning combination of high technical quality, outstanding visual appeal, and strong historic interest. It should find a home in the finest collection or type set. Census (all varieties): 33 in 64, 6 finer (12/25).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2625, Variety PCGS# 45723, Base PCGS# 8562, Greysheet# 198075)

Weight: 17.50 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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