Lot 2967
1801 BD-2 Rarity 2. NGC graded MS-63. Well struck, frosty and light golden in color. Only 44,344 struck. The peak of production for the design occurs this year, when 44,344 1801 capped bust eagles were struck. Two varieties are known, with one obverse die bearing a Close Date and another obverse bearing a Wide Date. Although eagles were delivered well into 1802, that year's production is believed to have been from 1801 dies. No 1802 capped bust eagles exist.
Nicely brilliant with lovely luster. The surfaces have a few stray abrasions, strictly in harmony with the numerical grade. Slightly weak on the cheek at Liberty's jaw, they very sharp on the corresponding parts of the reverse design where weakness is bound to occur. Noted are some faint adjustment lines diagonally through the shield and arrows. This is an important early Eagle Type. The present specimen is well within the affordability range of many collectors, and certainly qualifies as one of the few Mint States left in existence. Pop 45; 3 in 64, 2 in 65 (PCGS # 8564) .
Estimated Value $40,000 - 45,000.
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