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Session Three - Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 5:00 pm
M
INT
S
TATE
1803 C
APPED
B
UST
E
AGLE
W
ITH
E
XTRA
S
TAR
2010
1803. Extra Star. BD-5, High Rarity 4.
PCGS graded
MS-61
. The 1803 $10 Extra Star Reverse is an unusual
variety with an unlikely surprise in the final cloud on the
right of the reverse. There, a mint engraver impressed a
clear, tiny star just right of center. The star is visible and
obvious on well-struck, unworn examples, but becomes
indistinct on worn coins and may not be visible at all on a
poorly struck example. On this coin, the star is visible with
light magnification.
The present coin is an impressive Mint State specimen with
well-detailed design elements throughout. There are no
mentionable mint-made adjustment marks that are so often
seen on these large gold coins. The pleasing surfaces retain
almost all of their original mint luster under attractive
shades of honey-gold patina. No large or distracting contact
marks are evident, but a small dark toning spot is under the
T of UNITED, that being mentioned for pedigree purposes.
This coin will be a welcome addition to a fine collection of
early U.S. gold.
Pop 2; 8 finer, 4 in 62, 3 in 63.
(
PCGS
# 88565
)
Estimated Value .................................... $35,000 - 38,000
B
EAUTIFUL
M
INT
S
TATE
1804 G
OLD
E
AGLE
2011
1804. Crosslet 4
.
PCGS graded MS-61
. A beautiful
original coin with light natural toning graces the still
remaining mint luster on both sides. Weakly struck on the
face and light adjustment marks over stars, cloud, right
wing of the eagle, and the shield, but overall speaking, still
a very presentable specimen with choice eye appeal. Only
3,757 struck, and about 80 to 100 examples known to have
survived.
Pop 7; 4 finer, 2 in 62, 2 in 63.
(
PCGS #
8566
)
Estimated Value .................................... $80,000 - 85,000
