Lot 2394
1804 $10 Capped Bust. . Taraszka-31. NGC graded AU-55. Usual die buckling in field behind head and in front of face. Plenty of luster to justify the grade, and a coin with a nice, smooth finish throughout. This is the final issue among early gold eagles and was once considered a rare date, however, the term "scarce" is more apposite today. Approximately 150 survive, including a few Mint-State coins. Also, a single example in the Smithsonian Institution has been described as a "Proof." We consider this lovely About Uncirculated example to be an ideal value for its grade status
The obverse of Taraszka-31 has 13 large, one might almost say "fat" stars divided 8 left and 5 right. Stars 3 and 4 touch and 11 through 13 are very crowded. Date wide and even with 1 close to lowest curl without touching and crosslet 4. Reverse with all topmost stars touching clouds and bottom star on left of beak touching both ribbon and beak. AMERICA touches no design elements.
Estimated Value $30,000 - 34,000.
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| Realized $35,650 |
