1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse AU55 PCGS....

Description

Second Extremely Rare 1799 BD-4 Eagle, AU55

1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse AU55 PCGS. Breen-6838, Taraszka-16, BD-4, R.7. Since Bass had a lone example of BD-4 to examine in the course of his research, he could only confirm one die state, although he contemplated the existence of an earlier state, as well as a terminal state, existed. The current coin is identical in terms of die state to the BD-4 specimen in Bass' core collection, and it is also identical to the other example in the current sale.
This variety comprises Bass-Dannreuther obverse die 4 and reverse die A. It is believed that reverse A became terminal during this short die marriage (its final of four uses). Obverse 4 was later paired with two other reverse dies to create BD-5 and BD-6, both of which are rare, but not to the extent of BD-4.
A hint of green color accents the light yellow-gold surfaces of this Choice AU piece. The surfaces are lightly abraded, consistent with the grades. A tiny mark above the left top of Y will identify this piece. A minuscule rim nick over the R in LIBERTY is hidden by the PCGS holder. There is no evidence of adjustment marks on either side.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2624, PCGS# 98562, Greysheet# 9346)

Weight: 17.50 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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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