1801 $10 MS62 PCGS....

Description

Lustrous Mint State 1801 BD-2 Eagle

1801 $10 MS62 PCGS. Breen-6843, Taraszka-25, BD-2, R.2. Late die states of the BD-2 variety are quickly recognized by the vertical spines in the cap, as on this example. There are nine individual spines that cross the cap like a picket fence. Their source is the vertical stripes from the shield on the reverse.
Clash marks are generally only visible in the fields, because the recesses of the die cannot physically strike each other. Once in a while, an example like this piece will show clash marks in the shallow parts of the design, telling us that those parts of the design are actually on the same plane as the field. There is no trace of related clash marks on the reverse dies. From this evidence, we can conclude that the reverse die was slightly harder than the obverse, or, that the reverse die was lapped after the clashing occurred. Since every detail is bold without evidence of lapping, the former scenario is probably accurate.
This gorgeous eagle is fully lustrous with brilliant honey-gold color. the fields are partially reflective with hints of pale orange toning on each side. The surfaces have the usual small number of abrasions on each side, gathering together as they often do on an MS62 early eagle. A sharply detailed piece, this example has full obverse and reverse borders with excellent design details throughout, although the obverse exhibits just a hint of weakness. Population: 58 in 62, 75 finer (11/07).(Registry values: P1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2627, PCGS# 8564, Greysheet# 9348)

Weight: 17.50 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

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