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Lot 1190 - 1799 $10 Capped Bust. Large obverse stars PCGS AU55

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Lot 1190 - 1799 $10 Capped Bust. Large obverse stars PCGS AU55
1799 $10 Capped Bust. Large obverse stars. 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.

This die variety is the second most common of any from 1795 to 1804, and also the second most common of Mint-State quality. Some luster remaining; light hairlines; a bold impression. Taraszka-22.

Die Notes: Reverse shows heraldic eagle with lowest star left of beak touching ribbon at one point and touching both top and bottom of beak at northeast. Entire bottom left serif of first A in AMERICA joined to wing. Olive leaf touches base of I in AMERICA.
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