Lot 4457
1799 $10 Capped Bust. Small obverse stars. . BD-7, Breen-6840, T-19. NGC graded MS-63. Light hint of golden toning. Well struck. Some luster still visable. Variety in which a well spaced 17 tilts right, and on the reverse the star is away from the beak, while star 13 is away from the ribbon. This obverse die was also used for BD-8. This is the most available eagle up to this point and also on e of the most available varieties in the series of early eagles. A beautiful coin that sums up nicely the experience of the gold satin luster on a well presented and fully struck example. It is the kind of coin that collectors expect to find in the MS63 grade. (Elusive as a Gem and better -- and extremely expensive.) Both the peripheries and the central reverse are detailed and close to 100% crisp for their sharp detail, which is a forceful reminder in a coin from this period that it is quality that counts. Pop 60; 52 finer. (PCGS # 98562) .
Estimated Value $55,000 - 65,000.
Ohringer Family Trust Holdings.
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