1799 $10 Small Obverse Stars MS(PCGS#98562)

Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

競売業者

Stack's Bowers

ロット番号

2389

グレード

MS64

価格

122,000

ロット詳細

An extremely attractive survivor from this popular issue with original medium gold color backed by subtle olive undertones and enhanced by iridescent pinkish-rose iridescence. Satiny in finish with a nice intermingling of mint frost. The complexion is well composed and smooth for the assigned grade, without any notable marks or other blemishes. Sharply struck overall. The obverse features cracks through much or the periphery and the reverse shows considerable clashing, equivalent to BD Die State f/d. An ideal example for both high grade type collectors and advanced early gold specialists.<p>Early eagles are perpetually popular among collectors and the 1799 issue is among the most popular in the Capped Bust Right series. The BD-7 is one of the more available varieties of the 10 known for this date and, with an estimated 250 to 350 examples known in all grades, it is the most frequently encountered of the Small Obverse Stars <em>Guide Book</em> variety. Harry W. Bass, Jr. owned an impressive five examples of this variety in his collection! Numerous representatives have been mishandled over the years, however, and a premium Choice Mint State survivor like the present piece is a rare and truly significant offering.