1803 $10 BD-4

Description

# 1803 $10 Gold Eagle - BD-4 Variety. NGC MS-64 PL | Exceptional Prooflike Surfaces. This stunning early gold eagle represents a pinnacle of early American coinage, meticulously preserved and displaying extraordinary prooflike characteristics. The *BD-4* variety showcases remarkable die characteristics that are highly prized by advanced early gold collectors. Graded NGC MS-64 PL, this specimen exhibits exceptional surface preservation with mirror-like fields that create a remarkable contrast against the raised design elements. The prooflike surfaces are uncommonly well-preserved for an early 19th-century gold coin, highlighting the exceptional care and storage this piece has experienced throughout its numismatic history. Population data underscores the rarity of this particular example, with only 450 coins graded at this level and a mere 1,250 coins in higher grades across all populations. The mirror-like surfaces and exceptional technical grade make this an extraordinary opportunity for the sophisticated numismatist seeking a premier representative of early American gold coinage. Key Attributes: - Date: 1803. - Denomination: $10 Gold Eagle. - Variety: BD-4. - Certification: NGC #4882999001. - Grade: MS-64 PL. - Surfaces: Prooflike. - Exceptional Preservation. Estimate: $147,000-$165,000