Lot 3424
1801 $10 Capped Bust BD-2, Rarity 2. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck in honey color gold. A fertile layer of healthy mint bloom evenly spreads evenly over both the obverse and reverse of this well struck 1801 specimen. Particularly strong are the hair curls, shield detail, scroll definition, and we see precision in the strike at the feathers as well. All further enhanced by the brilliant surfaces. This specimens seems to have escaped nearly all adjustment, which categorically warrants mention. We note a trace of adjustment lines at the lower curve of the bust as well as a few faint lines through LI of LIBERTY. There is a shallow depression (as made) near the cheek and lips. This is a presentable example of the date. We therefore can confidently proclaim that the luster coin offered here is easily among the more attractive 1801 Eagles extant. Pop 63; 145 finer (PCGS # 8564) .
Die diagnostics: Points that define this variety include star 8 near the cap with two points pointing to it; star 13 is near the bust. Dannreuther estimates mintage at from 30,000 to 40,000 (out of a total 44,344 total for the date), noting, "this is the most available early eagle variety, as the dies were among the most productive of the type."
Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000.
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