1801 $10 BD-2 MS(PCGS#45734)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1132

Grade

MS63

Price

72,000

Lot Description

Richly Original 1801 Capped Bust Right Eagle 1801 Capped Bust Right Eagle. BD-2, Taraszka-25. Rarity-2. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. This lovely Choice Mint State example possesses the attractive originality that is becoming so rare in early U.S. Mint gold coins in today's market. Warm medium gold patina blankets satiny surfaces, the original "skin" of which is fully intact and highly appealing. The appearance is very smooth for both the type and the assigned grade, and there is not much separating this coin from a MS-64 rating. Expertly centered in strike with razor sharp detail throughout, it is difficult for us to imagine a more desirable Capped Bust Right eagle of any date, or at any Mint State grade level. BD Die State b/b. The reported mintage of eagles for calendar year 1801 is 44,344 pieces. Through the study of die states, however, numismatic scholars have determined that some 1800-dated coins were struck after those of the 1801 BD-1 variety (both share the same reverse). As such, the reported mintage for calendar year 1801 likely includes some coins dated 1800, and possibly also some dated 1799. Six to eight hundred BD-2 coins are believed extant from an estimated mintage of 30,000 to 40,000, making it the most available early eagle die marriage. Mint State survivors are scarce, and the demand for them is great among high quality type collectors and early gold enthusiasts. Strong bids are encouraged for bidders seeking to add this premium quality CAC-approved example to their holdings. Provenance: From the Larry H. Miller Collection. PCGS# 8564. NGC ID: 2627. Click here for certification details from PCGS.