Lot 2388
1799 $10 Capped Bust. . T-18, Rarity 6. NGC graded AU-58. A nice untoned example. Taraszka-18 is a very rare variety, with this example one of only about 15 known. The $10 gold coinage from 1799 comprised ten die pairings from a combination of six obverse and six reverse dies. The distinguishing feature of T-18 is found on the Reverse, which shows the bottommost star on the left of the beak touching the ribbon but not the beak. Also, the bottom of first A in American touches two different feathers, while the base of I of AMERICA touches a leaf. Very small berries.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000.
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| Realized $21,275 |
