Lot 2190
1799 $10 Capped Bust. Large obverse stars. ANACS graded MS-62. A lovely untoned example which is boldly struck. The reverse shield shows some roughness perhaps a striking problem. Avery pretty coin. Production increased to 37,449 coins for 1799, giving this issue of capped bust eagle the second highest mintage for the series. While all of the obverse dies bear 13 stars arranged eight and five, two different star punch sizes were used; the resulting varieties are called Small Stars and Large Stars. The numerals in the date are spaced variously: Some coins have a Close Date, some a Wide Date, and others an Irregular Date. Ten die varieties are known for 1799, representing the combinations of five obverse dies and seven reverse dies (PCGS # 8562) .
Estimated Value $27,000 - 29,000.
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