Lot 2199
1801 $10 Capped Bust. PCGS graded MS-60. A nice bold strike with lovely golden toning. What is most in full view when we examine this coin is its thick, golden mint luster -- it swirls over each side unhindered by anything but the tiniest abrasions and free of even a trace of tarnish or spots. A coin with outward charm that will delight the serious collector of $10 capped bust style gold. What gladdens us most is to see a crisp rather than a imperfect, smooth effect was left by the pressure of the dies that struck this sharp 1801 eagle.
This is the single most affordable $10 capped bust date and variety in the series. The obverse has thirteen stars divided 8 left and 5 right. Star 8 is close to cap and star 13 is very close to tip of bust, almost touching it. Stars 10 through 12 crowded. L of LIBERTY distant from cap. Date large and left with first date numeral close to but not touching lowest curl. Reverse with STATES OF very wide. Three stars touch clouds and bottommost star on left touches ribbon and very nearly touches beak. First A of AMERICA touches wing at bottom of left bottom serif (PCGS # 8564) .
Estimated Value $24,000 - 26,000.
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