1799 Capped Bust Right Eagle. BD-7, Taraszka-19. Rarity-3. Small Obverse Stars. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.A gorgeous Mint State early eagle that would make an excellent addition to an advanced gold type set. Warm olive-gold patina blends with soft satin luster on both sides, the surfaces uncommonly smooth to the eye and strongly suggestive of a Choice Uncirculated grade. The strike is nicely centered on the planchet with virtually all design elements boldly to sharply defined. A delight to behold, and sure to sell for a strong premium. BD Die State b/b. Early eagles are perpetually popular among collectors and the 1799 issue is among the most popular in the Capped Bust Right series. The BD-7 is one of the more available varieties of the 10 known for this date and, with an estimated 250 to 350 examples known in all grades, it is the most frequently encountered of the Small Obverse Stars emGuide Book/em variety. Harry W. Bass, Jr. owned an impressive five examples of this variety in his collection! Numerous representatives have been mishandled over the years, however, and a premium Brilliant Uncirculated survivor like the present piece is a truly significant offering.p
