1800 $10 MS(PCGS#8563)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4504

Grade

MS62

Price

38,188

Lot Description

Frosty Mint State 1800 Eagle 1800 Capped Bust Right Eagle. Taraszka-23, BD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-3+. MS-62 (NGC). The 1800 gold eagle is a scarce issue, with probably about 12,500 estimated to have been minted, although Mint records suggest 5,999 (without regard to the date on the die). Few today remain in Mint State. This elegant coin shows full mint luster as well as a solid strike. There is significant separation of Liberty's curls and the feathers on the eagle's breast are sharp. Minor adjustment marks are seen on the reverse with one small patch on the lower shield and arrows, another group up in the clouds. The fields are delightfully intact, smooth and undisturbed, and the devices are pleasing when closely examined. Certainly a high condition rarity at this lofty grade level, and a solid representative for the date or type specialist. PCGS# 8563. NGC Census: 16; 12 finer (Mint State-65 finest).