1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars, BD-7, R.3, MS62 PCGS....

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1799 Draped Bust Ten Dollar, MS62
Exceptional BD-7, Small Obverse Stars

1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars, BD-7, R.3, MS62 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State f/d. Extensive obverse die cracks through the stars and a heavy crack from rim through E to curl are found on this late die state of 1799 BD-7. The date of this variety has 17 evenly spaced but tilted far right, especially the 7, which is also higher than the 1. This is the first of two usages for the obverse die. The reverse has star 12 well away from the beak with a single point touching the scroll. Second usage of reverse die. Ten die marriages were need to strike 37,449 Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle ten dollar coins in 1799. The Small Obverse Stars are found on eight of the varieties, while the Large Obverse Stars occur on the last two varieties of 1799. John Dannreuther defines the 1799 Heraldic Eagle reverse as "Short Thick Neck" which was used until 1804, when the ten dollar denomination was suspended.

Attractive medium yellow-gold surfaces with olive overtones. The the luster is thick and frosty, radiating over the surfaces. Minor contact marks are seen on the portrait and the reverse shield. The strike is strong with all obverse and reverse stars well-formed, along with crisp definition of hair curls, drapery lines, and eagle details including wing, breast and neck feathers. This exceptional specimen would make a great type coin for the iconic Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle ten dollar gold design.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2624, Variety PCGS# 45730, Base PCGS# 98562, Greysheet# 198082)

Weight: 17.50 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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