1801 $10 BD-2, R.2, MS62 NGC....

Description

1801 Draped Bust Eagle, MS62
Outstanding BD-2 Specimen

1801 $10 BD-2, R.2, MS62 NGC. Bass-Dannreuther Die State b/b. In this die state there is clashing, but the nine vertical spines within the cap have not yet appeared, which were probably caused by a misplaced metal object such as a screw, The attribution is not difficult, since there are only two obverses known for this year, and on the BD-2 variety star 1 is considerably farther from the lowest hair curl. Star 8 is close to the cap, and star 13 nearly touches the bust. Reverse attribution key is the upper beak is just about touching the star right below its point. For such a large gold coin the surfaces, at least to the naked eye, are remarkably free of abrasions, large or small. Indeed, even a loupe reveals only the expected faint ticks and abrasions. Neither the shallow mark in the right obverse field before Liberty's nose nor a couple of scrapes on the cheek can be considered significant. Radiant luster proceeds forth from both sides of this bright greenish-gold coin, unimpeded by patina.

The 1801 BD-2 variety is oftentimes sharply struck, as is definitely the case with the hammered strike of this coin. There is no doubt that this specimen will become the cornerstone of a fine numismatic collection.
Ex: Summer FUN Signature (Heritage, 7/2009), lot 1704.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 45734, Base PCGS# 8564, Greysheet# 198085)

Weight: 17.50 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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