Lot 2389
1801 $10 Capped Bust. NGC graded MS-61 Taraszka-25. Mostly untoned with some surface marks. L in LIBERTY away from the cap on this variety (one of two obverses employed in striking the 1801 issue). No evidence of clash marks in the cap. An solid MS61 in all regards. The satiny gold luster is alight with minimally marked characteristics, the strike is clear-cut, and the eye appeal is exceptional. Pop 56; 119 finer.
1801 is the single most common early ten-dollar gold coin minted from 1795 to 1804, with fortunately dozens of Mint-State examples known today, including this fresh coin for the eager bidder. The obverse of Taraszka-25 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. 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.
Estimated Value $25,000 - 28,000.
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