1801 $10 BD-2, R.2, XF45 PCGS....

Description

1801 Capped Bust Right Eagle, XF45
Popular BD-2 Variety

1801 $10 BD-2, R.2, XF45 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/a, without clash marks. According to Mint records, a substantial mintage of 44, 344 Capped Bust Right eagles was accomplished in 1801, with two die varieties known for the date. This coin represents the BD-2 variety, with star 1 distant from the curl and star 13 almost touching the bust. This was the only use of the obverse die, but the reverse was used again to strike the BD-3 variety of 1803. John Dannreuther estimates the surviving population at 600-800 examples in all grades. This impressive Choice XF specimen shows only light wear on the design elements, with almost all interior detail still intact. The lightly abraded orange-gold surfaces retain traces of original mint luster and the overall presentation is most attractive.

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

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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