Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Draped Bust Dollars 1799

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1548		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, wide date, 13 arrows. . BB-116. Sharpness of Fine-15. Cleaned long ago and possible rim file. A nice example with sharpness closer to Very Fine. Some silky luster is still seen in the peripheries of both obverse and reverse. The only obtrusive surfaces marks to mention are a vertical scratch in the eagle's right wing close to the shield and a nick at the bottom of the shield. A variety quickly recognized by the "smile" or "shield" shaped die cracks below Liberty's bust. It does appear that someone methodically removed metal from the rim above TED of UNITED. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1549		1799 Draped Bust Dollar, Bolender-9, BB-166. Rarity-1. . Bolender-9, BB-166. Rarity-1. PCGS graded AU-55. Beautiful iridescence is found on both the obverse and reverse and accompanied by thick, swirling luster. A sharply struck example with strong hair detail, feather detail and definition of all of the characteristics that define this variety. A small patch of hairlines is noted at the right of Liberty's neck, near stars 10-13, and this seems to be the only trait keeping this coin from a higher grade. A small planchet depression exists just below the cloud underneath the TE of STATES. A choice AU example that would fit perfectly into a high quality "type" set (PCGS # 6878) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,475
Lot 1550		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-5, Rarity-2. NGC graded AU-53. A dark gray early Draped Bust dollar with a light golden sheen to the surfaces. While not the most lustrous piece, the centering, strike and surface quality are above average for an AU53. Sharp bifurcation is seen on the feet of LIBERTY. Hair definition is bold with only several high points displaying a lighter, silver coloration due to minimal circulation. A solid and original example. NGC has graded 44 in AU-53. Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,325
Lot 1551		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-16. ANACS graded AU-50. Our grade EF-40. Well centered and well struck with sharpness finer than the assigned grade of AU50. An old light cleaning has retoned a little and several spots of filmy iridescence exist on the obverse. The rims are sharp and exhibit no bruising. The hair above Liberty's ear, the ribbon and the tops of the eagle's wings are the areas that show the most technical wear from circulation. There are no sharp, random marks or scratches to point out. A satisfying example with plenty of flash for the assigned grade (PCGS # 6878) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,974
Lot 1552		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-10, Rarity-3. Sharpness of EF-45. Cleaned and lightly retoned. Light gray with surfaces that were cleaned long ago. Some hairlines are present but the reverse has retained some original peripheral luster. Some off-color, yellow staining is seen at the obverse right periphery. Strong detail. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 1553		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . BB-166. Sharpness of EF-45. Cleaned and retoned. Antique gray, lavender and olive hues diminish the impact of hairlines from an old cleaning. Very nice detail and centered. No rim bruises and only one or two small ticks on the rim above the NI of UNITED. As a net graded EF example with charming eye appeal, we are sure bidders will aggressively pursue this piece. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 1554		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . BB-158. Sharpness of EF-45. Improperly cleaned. A smooth and subtle early dollar with soft hairlines being the only impairment. Nice centering, rim quality and eye appeal. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 1555		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . BB-161. Sharpness of EF-45. Cleaned and artificially retoned. Deep gray and lavender with a glossy appearance. Cleaned long ago and retoned, now displaying a multitude of iridescent colors. A short scratch exists across Liberty's cheek. A problem-free coin with desirable eye appeal. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 1556		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-21, Rarity-3. NTC graded EF-45. Our grade VF-30. A sharp example cleaned some time ago and artificially retoned. We must say, the retoning job is a good one and matches the normal rich magenta, steel blue and golden hues that often come naturally on these issues. Hairlines are not heavy and the rims are in excellent condition. A short, diagonal scratch left of the date is the only random mark. A variety identified the easiest by observing the position of the 8th star closest to Y coupled with raised die lumps below the AM of AMERICA and below the first star on the obverse. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 1557		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-9, Rarity-1. PCGS graded EF-40. The most commonly encountered die marriage for the 1799 Draped Bust dollar. A fine die crack begins at the top of the first 9 and continues up through Liberty's bust before terminating at the left tip of star 10. Additionally, die flaws are seen in the field below the I of LIBERTY. A visually intriguing specimen with deep golden hues amongst old, antique coloration (PCGS # 6878) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,450
Lot 1558		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-10, Rarity-3. *Sharpness of EF-40. Cleaned, rim bruise at 6:00.* Moderate hairlines seen across the entire obverse and reverse. An old rim bruise at 6:00 on the obverse. Sharp detail. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 1559		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . BB-163. Sharpness of EF-40. Moderately cleaned. A well struck and very pleasing early dollar that has some hairlines visible, mostly confined to the obverse fields. Surfaces are an antique gray coloration with a golden tint. A nice coin that has plenty of strong characteristics to offset the cleaning. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 1560		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . BB-164. Sharpness of EF-40. Cleaned and artificially toned. A few marks beyond stars 2 and 8/9 near the dentilation. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 1561		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . BB-164. Sharpness of EF-40. Cleaned and polished years ago. A few obverse digs, most noticeably near the date. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 1562		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-16, Rarity-3. *Sharpness of EF-40. Cleaned, altered and retoned.* Sharp detail with smoothed surfaces that are a little wavy. Decent eye appeal and satisfactory for a basal example of an early Bust dollar. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 1563		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-14, Rarity-3. *Sharpness of EF-40. Burnished and retoned.* Heavily cleaned and burnished surfaces that have been retoned a bronzy color. Sharp detail lacking eye appeal. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 1564		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-17, Rarity-3. ANACS graded VF-35. Scattered tiny obverse marks over old, even wear and coloration (PCGS # 6878) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,013
Lot 1565		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-11a, Rarity-5. *PCI graded VF-35. Our grade VF-20, cleaned.* Bright silver surfaces with splashes of lavender coloration from retoning. Reverse fields display the heaviest hairlines. The rims display no rim bruising. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1566		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-5; BB-157; Rarity-4. ANACS graded VF-35. Honest and even technical wear with uniform light gray coloration. The reverse displays a few areas of heavier hairlines from an old cleaning. Struck on a defective planchet with a portion of the metal missing at star 12 and the corresponding area on the reverse. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 1567		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-21, Rarity-3. *ANACS graded XF Details, Net VF-30. Planchet Flaw, Cleaned.* Moderate hairlines over surfaces that still have a touch of mint luster and frost. A "zig-zag" planchet flaw is located centrally on Liberty's portrait. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 1568		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. VF-30. A pleasing example of a circulated Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle silver dollar. The surfaces were moderately cleaned many years ago and have retoned with a mottled appearance. Adequate detail and eye appeal with two small pen marks on the reverse, right of STATES, being the only major distractions to mention. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1569		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. ANACS graded XF Details, Net VF-30. Pewter surfaces with luster remaining. Well struck and possessing XF detail. The presence of a long dig under the I of LIBERTY, a curved scratch left of date and an old scratch at the right corner of the shield are the reason that ANACS net graded this specimen to the VF level. Adjustment marks at the rims above AMERICA. A solid example with plenty of eye appeal. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 1570		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-11a, Rarity-5. PCI graded VF-30. Reverse damage due to repair. Extremely fine sharpness on the obverse with nice original coloration. A small patch of scratches are visible underneath the eye but magnification is required. Apparently the reverse has been repaired, most noticeably on the eagle's breast. A subvariety of Bolender-11 with a prominent die crack from the rim above D of UNITED towards the 4th feather of the wing. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 1571		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-5, Rarity-4. Sharpness of Very Fine. Cleaned and retoned. Light rim bruises at 10:00, 4:00 and 7:00 on the obverse. Old cleaning is the only impairment on the obverse surfaces. The reverse has been retoned and is a bright iridescent purple. Again, aside from old cleaning and retoned surfaces, the quality of the reverse could be described as choice EF. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 1572		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-16, Rarity-3. ANACS graded VF-25. Well centered with a nice quality planchet and ample detail. An old cleaning leaves few traces due to even recoloring, apparently natural. Above average with regards to abrasions on the surfaces (PCGS # 6878) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,668
Lot 1573		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . BB-163. Sharpness of VF-25. Reverse damage. Old gray surfaces with golden highlights. Abrasion free surfaces that are quite unusual for a Very Fine early dollar. Some minor hairlines from an old light cleaning. An obverse rim flaw at 8:00. On the reverse, someone made a sharp, circular dig at the end of the branch. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 1574		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . BB-159. Sharpness of VF-25. Cleaned long ago. Obvious hairlines over surfaces that have retoned a subtle gray. The high points of Liberty and the eagle display even wear. Struck on a nice quality planchet with no problems. Well centered and no rim bruises of any kind. A popular variety that has seen demand surge in the past few years. The 8 x 5 arrangement of the obverse stars is seldom seen and even a cleaned VF is a very significant find. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 1575		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . BB-158. Sharpness of VF-25. Cleaned. Light silver surfaces from a light cleaning. It is hard to say for sure that cleaning has impaired this example to the point where it would never grade by one of the major third party grading services. Well centered on a defect-free planchet. Soft golden toning has settled into areas of the periphery. Eye appeal and technical qualities of a commercial VF. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1576		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-16, Rarity-3. PCGS graded VF-20. Soft gray toning is evenly matched on both obverse and reverse. A couple of old scratches and minor hairlines in the fields but overall a solid example (PCGS # 6878) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,840
Lot 1577		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-5, Rarity-2. SEGS graded VF-20. Our grade sharpness of Fine, cleaned with some marks. Cleaned surfaces with scattered scuff marks, nicks and rim bruises. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1578		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-5, Rarity-4. *Sharpness of Fine. Lightly polished long ago.* Surfaces are antique gray with moderately coarse hairlines and artificial reflectivity from old polishing. A rim defect exists below the tail of the eagle. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 1579		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-17, Rarity-3. *Sharpness of Fine. Scratched with rim nicks.* Scratches in the central obverse. A seriously deep, old scratch below eagle's right wing. Another through stars and lower tail. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 1580		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . BB-167. Sharpness of Fine-15. Cleaned and retoned. Planchet quality is fine and the coin well centered for the most part. Heavy retoning has given this coin a very dark gray appearance. Some hairlines are still visible. A small rim ding is noted above the N of UNITED. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 1581		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-5, Rarity 4. Sharpness of Fine. Repaired in right obverse field. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 1582		1799 Draped Bust Dollar, Bolender-9, BB-166. Rarity-1. PCGS graded Fine-12. A well centered and pleasing circulated early Draped Bust dollar. The only obtrusive marks are two dull scratches right of star 7. A common die marriage. For someone seeking a circulated "type" Draped Bust dollar in a solid condition, this example is a great candidate (PCGS # 6878) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 1583		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-9, Rarity-1. ANACS graded VF Details, Net Fine-12. Scratched. A series of parallel, old scratches are found horizontally on the neck, just above the drapery. Aside from these, a decent VF coin with old, gray coloration and only minor hairlines. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1584		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . BB-165. Sharpness of Fine-12. Cleaned long ago. Cleaned long ago, leaving the surfaces a touch shiny. Heavy hairlines are not found and the coin has retoned, apparently by original means, to a nice antique gray and soft golden coloration. Struck a tad off-center with the obverse dentilation missing at 11:00 - 1:00. A nice early Bust dollar with desirable eye appeal and solid technical merits. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 1585		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-10, Rarity-3. Sharpness of Very Good. Cleaned. Even detail with brighter silver surfaces from an old cleaning. Some artificial retoning has occurred to give the peripheries of the obverse and reverse an iridescent glow. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1586		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. *Sharpness of Very Good. Cleaned, scratched and rim nicks.* Some gray coloration has returned after polishing and cleaning. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 1587		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . BB-166. NGC graded VG-8. An evenly worn example displaying light hairlines. Some artificial toning has left a beautiful ring of iridescence at the top of the obverse. Original luster is still present on the reverse periphery. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 1588		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. Irregular date, 15 stars on reverse. . Bolender-4, Rarity-3. PCI graded EF-40. Our grade VF-30. Nice sharpness and uniform antique coloration over obverse and reverse. Light hairlines from an old cleaning and a small patch of shinier scuff marks near rim in between date and first star. A noticeable planchet defect at the rim above BE of LIBERTY. An interesting die variety with the 14th and 15th stars being small points extending from the right and left clouds. Also, the first 9 of the date obviously tips to the left. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 1589		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. Irregular date, 15 stars on reverse. . Bolender-4, Rarity-3. *Sharpness of VF-20. Cleaned and retoned.* Cleaned heavily long ago and now covered in residue with artificial iridescence. A "clorox" look to the coin. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1590		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. Irregular date, 13 stars on reverse. . Bolender-15, Rarity-5. Sharpness of VF-30. Light scratches. An old cleaning has retoned with dark gray color and a hint of golden toning. A scarce die variety in a pleasing state. There is a small area of old nicks in front of Liberty's face. Moderate hairlines are seen under the toning in places. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 1591		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. Irregular date, 13 stars on reverse. . Bolender-13, Rarity-4. *Sharpness of VF-25. Cleaned with light scratches.* A decent example of this tough variety. Struck on a somewhat poor quality planchet. Cleaned long ago and lightly retoned, evident by the rainbow toning in the right periphery. A few light pin scratches on the drapery. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1592		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. 8 stars left, 5 right. . BB-159. NGC graded VG-10. A very scarce variety in strong demand in today's market of early U.S. material. Several light to moderate rim bruises are noted on the obverse and reverse rims. An old cleaning left hairlines on the obverse. The reverse has a touch of iridescent toning that has come about purely from time. Two tick marks are in the field just below LI of LIBERTY. A nice example of this rare variety which is quickly identified by the arrangement of the obverse stars, 8 left and 5 right. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 1593		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. 9 over 8. 15 stars on reverse. VF-20 with rim nicks. Moderate cleaning over otherwise abrasion free surfaces. Rim bruises are noted around the obverse and reverse. Quickly recognized by the overdate and the segments of the two stars protruding out of the left-most and right-most clouds (although this specimen does not display the remnants of the right hand star, most likely due to wear and strike weakness). Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 1594		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. 9 over 8. 13 stars on reverse. . Bolender-1, Rarity-2. *PCI graded VF-20. Our grade sharpness of VG, cleaned.* Moderate to heavy cleaning has left shifting hairlines on both obverse and reverse surfaces. Light marks over Liberty's portrait. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920