1797 $10 Draped Bust Eagle, Heraldic Eagle BD-2 PCGS VF35

BD-2. Rarity-4+.  Estimated mintage for this variety is 3,500 – 4,500 pieces.  Survival rate is approximately 125 coins.
The strike is quite sharp on the obverse of this 1797 eagle, with good separation on Liberty's curls and all but the uppermost feathers of the eagle's wings intact. Lustrous in the protected areas, and showing an attractive light green-gold color throughout. The final 7 shows a thin die crack up to Liberty's bust, for the reverse the eagle has a long neck with the stars over his head somewhat awkwardly divided left to right. This was the first appearance of the Heraldic Eagle design on the eagle, and experimentation was ongoing. Highly collectible at this lofty grade, and a solid example for the astute numismatist.