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1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse AU55 PCGS

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:12,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse AU55 PCGS
<B>1799 $10 Small Stars Obverse AU55 PCGS.</B></I> Breen-6838, Taraszka-16, BD-4, R.7. Since Bass had a lone example of BD-4 to examine in the course of his research, he could only confirm one die state, although he contemplated the existence of an earlier state, as well as a terminal state, existed. The current coin is identical in terms of die state to the BD-4 specimen in Bass' core collection, and it is also identical to the other example in the current sale.<BR> This variety comprises Bass-Dannreuther obverse die 4 and reverse die A. It is believed that reverse A became terminal during this short die marriage (its final of four uses). Obverse 4 was later paired with two other reverse dies to create BD-5 and BD-6, both of which are rare, but not to the extent of BD-4.<BR> A hint of green color accents the light yellow-gold surfaces of this Choice AU piece. The surfaces are lightly abraded, consistent with the grades. A tiny mark above the left top of Y will identify this piece. A minuscule rim nick over the R in LIBERTY is hidden by the PCGS holder. There is no evidence of adjustment marks on either side.<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> Robert Scot<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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