Lot 1572
1799. Small obverse stars. . BD-6, T-18, Breen-6838. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck with lots of frosty mint luster still evident and all is overlaid with pleasing golden toning. 1799 T-18 is a very rare variety, with this example one of possibly 15 known. Harry Bass acquired two different examples during his numismatic pursuits. This example is among the finer survivor from this die marriage. The eagle coinage of 1799 includes ten die varieties from a combination of six obverse and six reverse dies. Rich deep yellow gold with some coppery highlights adhering to design elements. Superb eye appeal and preservation. Only the barest signs of wear on the highest design elements. Soft muted luster in most areas make this an attractive coin in all ways.
Die Notes: Reverse shows bottommost star on left of beak touching ribbon but not beak. Bottom of first A in American touches two different feathers. Base of I of AMERICA touches leaf. Very small berries. Pop 19; 55 finer (PCGS # 98562) .
Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000.
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