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[L#1061] 1799 $10 LG ST OBV NGC AU55

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[L#1061] 1799 $10 LG ST OBV NGC AU55
Only about 5% to 10% dusky golden luster around the stars and legends on this well maintained, "antique gold" finish specimen from 1799. The hair and cap show complete definition from the die, as does the eagle, although a little wear occurs on the chest feathers, tops of the wing feathers, and also the curve of both wings. Very nice surfaces and clean rims complete the picture.

Production increased to 37,449 coins for 1799, giving this issue of capped bust eagle the second highest mintage for the series. While all of the obverse dies bear 13 stars arranged eight and five, two different star punch sizes were used; the resulting varieties are called Small Stars and Large Stars. The numerals in the date are spaced variously: Some coins have a Close Date, some a Wide Date, and others an Irregular Date. Ten die varieties are known for 1799, representing the combinations of five obverse dies and seven reverse dies.