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1795 $10 13 Leaves, BD-2, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/d. The reverse shows faint cracks and evidence of die lapping. There are five die varieties known for the 1795 Small Eagle ten dollar gold coins. BD-2 is the secondmost accessible of the five, identified by star 11 away from the Y, and the leaf touching the U. Despite being relatively available compared to later die marriages, only 90 to 110 pieces are thought to survive. John Dannreuther explains: "In other series, a coin with a hundred or so examples known would be considered quite rare."
This Choice XF eagle enjoys problem-free, yellow-gold surfaces with an expected number of abrasions throughout. Although a moderate degree of blending is present, the relief elements maintain strong detail, including Liberty's hair strands and the eagle's breast feathers. Small pinscratches near star 1 and under the middle part of the branch are the only noteworthy imperfections. A wonderful example of this first-year type.
1795 $10 13 Leaves, BD-2, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State a/d. The reverse shows faint cracks and evidence of die lapping. There are five die varieties known for the 1795 Small Eagle ten dollar gold coins. BD-2 is the secondmost accessible of the five, identified by star 11 away from the Y, and the leaf touching the U. Despite being relatively available compared to later die marriages, only 90 to 110 pieces are thought to survive. John Dannreuther explains: "In other series, a coin with a hundred or so examples known would be considered quite rare."
This Choice XF eagle enjoys problem-free, yellow-gold surfaces with an expected number of abrasions throughout. Although a moderate degree of blending is present, the relief elements maintain strong detail, including Liberty's hair strands and the eagle's breast feathers. Small pinscratches near star 1 and under the middle part of the branch are the only noteworthy imperfections. A wonderful example of this first-year type.