1803 $10 Small Stars Reverse MS63 PCGS. Breen-6844, BD-3, R.4....

Description

Select 1803 Capped Bust Right Eagle, BD-3
Impressive Prooflike Surfaces

1803 $10 Small Stars Reverse MS63 PCGS. Breen-6844, BD-3, R.4. A total production of 15,017 Capped Bust Right eagles was recorded in 1803, with six different die marriages known for the date. Four varieties employed the Small Stars punch for the reverse stars, while two used a Large Stars punch. The present coin represents the scarce BD-3 variety, characterized by small reverse stars and the right foot of E in STATES over a cloud space. John Dannreuther estimates an original mintage of 7,500-10,000 pieces for the BD-3, with a surviving population of 150-200 examples in all grades. While the BD-3 variety is scarce in absolute terms, it is still the most available of the six varieties of this date. Of course, any 1803 eagle in Select Mint State condition is a rare coin. Currently, PCGS has certified only nine coins in MS63, with 11 finer; NGC has graded 17 Select specimens, with just nine finer (6/10).
The present coin is a delightful Select specimen, with reflective, prooflike fields. The strike details are sharp for an early eagle, with fine articulation on Liberty's hair and the eagle's head. The obverse stars are sharp, with only star 3 and star 8 showing some weakness. The reverse displays clash marks above the eagle's head and between the stars. A few minor adjustment marks can be detected through the eagle's left (facing) claw. The pleasing surfaces are a bright greenish-gold and show minimal handling marks for the grade. The visual appeal is outstanding. Housed in an old green label holder.(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2628, PCGS# 8565, GSID# 9349)

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper
Weight: 17.50 grams
AGW: 0.51577oz
Mintage: 15,017

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