1799 $10 Large Stars Obverse MS(PCGS#8562)

The November 2012 Baltimore Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

3286

等级

MS63+

价格

512,867

详细说明

Frosty Select Mint State 1799 Capped Bust, Heraldic Eagle $10 Gold Coin 1799 Capped Bust Right Eagle. Taraszka-22, BD-10. Rarity-3. Large Obverse Stars. MS-63+ (PCGS). CAC. Bathed in full mint luster with considerable bloom intact to appeal to the knowledgeable numismatic eye. The devices are satiny in texture with strong definition on Liberty's hair curls and the eagle's feathers, as well as the central star points and radial lines. Slightly reflective fields offset these features, especially on the reverse. A mere hint of adjustment marks are noted in the dentils above portions of the reverse legend, but these fail to show in the fields or other devices as the force of the strike obliterated them elsewhere on this coin. Considered an available date and variety with an estimated survival of 300-400 pieces, but coins at this grade level are particularly in demand as they retain so much eye appeal. The denomination of the ten-dollar gold eagle was the highest struck in the U.S. Mint until 1849 when the double eagle was launched, so considerable care went into the dies and production of these impressive early Federal issues. The surfaces are virtually free of contact marks, and the beauty of this regal early gold coin is simply stunning.Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers Collecting United States coins by design types is a very popular way to pursue numismatics. This eagle would be ideal for such a purpose. PCGS# 8562. Provenance: From the Elmer C. Welden Collection.