1799 $10 Lg Obv Stars Early Eagle PCGS MS64+

1799 $10 Early Eagle – Large Obverse Stars – PCGS MS64+

This 1799 $10 “Large Obverse Stars” Early Eagle has been certified and graded by PCGS as MS64+. The PCGS encapsulation confirms the coin’s authenticity and its premium Mint State 64+ condition.

A revered classic of early American coinage, the $10 Draped Bust Gold Eagle—nicknamed the “Early Eagle”—was among the original denominations created under the Coinage Act of 1792. Together with the silver dollar, it helped establish the foundation of the United States’ early monetary system. Its value was so central that all other gold coins were denominated as fractions or multiples of it. Although authorized in 1792, minting was delayed until 1795 due to strict bonding and security protocols at the U.S. Mint. These large-denomination coins were produced only by request, resulting in notably low mintages—typically fewer than 10,000 pieces annually through 1799. Their combination of historical importance, refined artistry, and rarity makes Early Eagles among the most coveted numismatic collectibles. They stand as enduring artifacts of a fledgling republic’s determination and national identity.

Coin Specifications:

• Denomination: $10

• Years Issued: Small Eagle Reverse (1795–1797); Type 2 Heraldic Eagle Reverse (1797–1804)

• Gold Content: 0.48375 troy oz of pure gold

• Composition: 91.67% gold, 8.33% copper (22-karat gold)

• Designer: Robert Scot (obverse and reverse)

• Edge Type: Lettered – “HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT”

• Diameter: Approximately 33 mm

• Weight: 17.50 grams

• Mint: U.S. Mint

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