Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 42

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2864		1795 Flowing Hair Dollar 2 leaves. Rarity 3. PCGS graded VG-10. Toned on both sides, possibly cleaned long ago and allowed to retone. Once thought of as a rare variety, experts in the bust dollar series believe that somewhere between 100 and 150 exist; curiously, most of them are in relatively high grades for a 1795 issue. Liberty's flowing hair ends in six curls, with the third and fourth close together; lowest curl barely misses a point of the first star, but continues on to touch and slightly pass a second point of same star. Wide date, 79 closest. E in LIBERTY punched over an earlier erroneous R. The Y in LIBERTY is higher than the adjacent T. Foot of R in LIBERTY shortened from a broken punch. This obverse die was used to strike 1795 BB-24 (early state) and BB-25 (early and late states). It is paired to an earlier reverse used on BB-20, two leaves under each wing (PCGS # 6853) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,910
Lot 2865		1795 Flowing Hair Dollar. Rarity 3. NGC graded EF-45. BB-20, Bolender-1. Evenly toned on both sides. A lock-solid coin for its grade with strong primary "old silver" patina and lighter toned highlights on both sides. More than adequately struck for the date, perhaps not 100% so, since this issue rarely is due to the high relief on the portrait of Liberty, but certainly a coin that gets points where fullness of design is concerned. The surfaces are clear of marks and quite appealing. The rims are full with nice toothed segements, again no problems such as rim bruises. All in all a splendid example of this early flowing hair, 2 leaf variety (PCGS # 6853) . Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $16,100
Lot 2866		1795 Flowing Hair Dollar. 3 leaves beneath each wing. . BB-27; B-5. NGC graded AU-53. A hint of light toning. This coin is mainly untoned and lustrous throughout both sides with smooth, even surfaces. This is one of the most famous 1795 flowing hair dollars. Liberty's hair ends in six curls, the 3rd and 4th close together; the 4th has a tiny curved "tail" extending downward, and visible on higher grade pieces like this. Lowest curl distant from star. A diagnostic "bar" over 2 mm. long extends diagonally from close to top curl toward point of 5th star. Look for the "bar" near uppermost curl on BB-27. It is quite distinctive. The reverse of BB-27 is from a die with three leaves under each wing, and 13 berries, seven on left branch, six on right. There are two berries under the first T in STATES, one on inside and one on outside of wreath, and four leaves below first S of STATES. A later state of this die was used to coin BB-25 and BB-26). 1795 BB-27 is by far the most plentiful variety of 1795 flowing hair silver dollar. A couple thousand or more exist, according to the Bowers gude of silver dollars: "I estimate the population to be 2,500 to 3,500 in all grades combined." Pop 7; 11 finer at NGC for this variety. Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,950
Lot 2867		1795 Flowing Hair Dollar. 3 leaves beneath each wing. . BB-27; B-5. NGC graded EF-45. Nice medium gray toning on both sides. Clear detail from a sharp blow by the dies. Another very attractive specimen of the distinctive BB-27 variety. The dies for early Flowing Hair dollars were all cut by hand. The engraver, Robert Scot, carefully cut in relief the head of Liberty (the head appeared just as it did on the finished coin) or eagle as was required. For the obverse the head of Liberty was punched into a blank die, and then the necessary lettering and date were also punched in. For the reverse a similar operation took place except that the hub was of an eagle. The dies were then hardened and made ready for use in the hand-operated coining press. The hubs for the dollar, being intended as a coin of prestige for the United States, were executed with great care by Scot, who also had to contend with his more ordinary duties of producing dies for the copper coinage. No doubt he was visited by Vice President Jefferson and President Washington from time to time to see how the work was progressing, both of whom took a keen interest in the U.S. Mint. (The president's official residence was on High Street, only a few blocks from the Mint.) Pop 11; 21 finer at NGC for this variety. Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,488
Lot 2868		1795 Off Centered Draped Bust. PCGS graded VF-30 PQ. Light even toning on both sides of this Premium Quality coin. Bust of Liberty facing right on the newly styled draped bust of 1795, with hair tied up in a ribbon at the back. The bust was not correctly centered in the die work, being placed too far to the left. The highest wave of the hair lands under the B of Liberty. Lowest curl is distant from 1 in 1795. Star 1 touches curl. This is the only time this obverse was used. It is paired to a small eagle differently styled than on any of the preceding flowing hair 1795 varieties. Small letters in legend. Eagle stands on clouds. Wreath is composed of a palm branch (right) and olive branch (left), the latter with seven berries. A short, prominent die scratch extends up to left from tip of right, inside leaf below (observer's) left wing. Berry under A of STATES; a quick way to identify this reverse (PCGS # 96858) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2869		1796 Draped Bust Dollar. AU-53. Lovely natural toning on both sides. Maybe retoned but the overall surface texture and originality is what really matters with this well struck piece. A classic design, the obverse features a draped bust right of Liberty while on the reverse, there is a small eagle. Rim dentils complete and wide, and best of all the rims are blemish-free. Mainly as a result of many researchers and numismatists expending energy with this early silver dollar series, collectors find a wealth of information available recorded concerning the various die varieties and historical anecdotes of the coin's manufacture at the First Philadelphia Mint. Those who like the challenge in mastering a date and variety set of early dollars will find this 1796 to be a coin that matters. Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. Ex: The Brentwood Park Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,950
Lot 2870		1796 Draped Bust Dollar. Small date, large letters BB-61. NGC graded EF-45. Nice even toning on both sides. Attractive variegated gray underpinning imbues this carefully maintained small eagle silver dollar with a life of its own. Add a high degree of detail on the main devices and the appeal is virtually irresistible. Pop 8; 11 finer (PCGS # 6860) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2871		1796 Draped Bust Dollar. Small date, large letters. Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-40. Nicely toned on both sides. Some of the central hair region is weak (as struck) which carries over to the central part of the reverse. Exceedingly smooth, choice fields and devices. Nice antique silver patina completes the ensemble. BB-61 has an obverse used again to strike BB-62, while this large letters reverse is exclusive to BB-61. There is a small, wide date with 96 close and 6 tipped to the left. A raised "dot" die flaw over 1 in date and closest to bust, with a tiny extra projection or flaw extending from the space at the bottom of star 11 are visible on all die states known. (This and the obverse used to strike BB-66 were the first two obverse dies cut in 1796, and have the lower right tip of the R in LIBERTY intact.) The reverse uses large letters in legend. Letters AMER crowded and touch at bases; eight plain berries in wreath with a berry under the first T in STATES. The small eagle punch is from the same hub used to create the 1795 BB-51 and 52 dollars, but on 1796 BB-61 the eagle was not as strongly impressed, with the result that the it's breast feathers are not bold. A highly collected coin to represent the draped bust, small eagle Type. Pop 1; 4 finer, 1 in 45, 1 in 50, 1 in 53, 1 in 55 (PCGS # 40000) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,050
Lot 2872		1796 Draped Bust Dollar. Large date, small letters. Rarity 2/3. PCGS graded EF-45. Attractive toning on both sides. An extra bold strike on this popular large date, small letters Red Book variety, with exquisite fields supporting attractive, smooth (unmarred) devices. A rarity in such outstanding condition. This is the third and final Small Letters reverse die in the series. The "large" size of the date is not immediately clear, but upon study, the digits are slightly larger, and are in the numeral size used the following year, 1797. The 6 in date plainly shows it was double punched; this is visible at the underside of the top of the 6 and the upper inside of the bottom loop. Stars at right are very closely spaced and touch or nearly touch their neighboring stars. Highest wave of hair is below upright of E and is very indistinct, probably due to very light relapping. Bowers believes that this obverse was probably the final die cut in the 1796 year. Further, the lower right tip of R in LIBERTY is broken; the latest state of any of the four 1796 obverses. This obverse die used to strike 1796 BB-65 only. The small letters reverse has a leaf under A of STATES, with seven large berries in wreath, and a very small 8th berry on the inside stem of lowest sprig of leaves on left. Three leaves beneath eagle's right wing, "these having been added by hand in front of the cloud," according to the Bowers bust dollar guide. On BB-65, the eagle is impressed deeply and strongly into the working die; thus, coins from this die have much better breast feather definition than on BB-61 (compare photos in this sale). The wreath on BB-65 differs from any other variety in having several leaves touching letters of the legend. Quickly identifiable by a lump at right top of I in AMERICA; this lump does not touch C in the earlier state of the dies. Pop 1; 3 finer in 55 (PCGS # 40002) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,638
Lot 2873		1796 Draped Bust Dollar. Large date, small letters. NGC graded EF-40. Popular draped bust, small eagle design. Lightly toned on both sides. A smooth gray surface imbues this small eagle silver dollar with a quality that surpasses the competition. Add a degree of sharp detail on the main devices and the allure is virtually irresistible. A point of reference for this particular example is a small metal crack in the planchet at the rim opposite the fifth star (as made) that transfers over to the reverse above the D in UNITED. Everything else is exceedingly choice, exceptionally smooth! This die variety has a diagnostic lump or die break at the I of AMERICA. Pop 6; 14 finer (PCGS # 6861) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,100
Lot 2874		1797 Draped Bust Dollar. 10 stars left, 6 right. PCGS graded EF-45. A well struck example with attractive light to mid-level old-silver hues on both sides showing the typical, equally attractive lighter rubbed-silver contrast on the high points of the design. This is the typical situation for nearly all uncleaned, untouched examples, which are becoming a rarity today. Nearly fully struck, as well, with just a hint of limitation in the detail at the stars and portions of the eagle. One or two slight rim bruises from long ago. Low mintage issue (although in recent years, die variety studies point to the actual total minted being somewhat higher than the official Mint figure of 7,776 pieces for 1797 (PCGS # 40004) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,200
Lot 2875		1797 Draped Bust Dollar. 10 stars left, 6 right. NGC graded EF-40. Obverse adjustment marks. Lightly toned with varying shades of "old silver" patina that gives it away as a coin whose residence in old-line collections of the past is assured. Never cleans or doctored in any way, the coin is a standout among early small eagle silver dollars. This obverse has 16 stars, with six at right facing bust. A die dot close to the bottom right of the second digit makes the date read 17.97 (some imagination is required); the last 7 is high. The star arrangement of 10 stars to the left and six to the right is unique in the dollar series and this obverse die was used to strike 1797 BB-71 only. Paired to it is a reverse with large letters in the legend. There are eight berries in left branch. A leaf ends under the middle of the E in STATES. Three leaves below eagle's wing. Similarly, this die was used to strike 1797 BB-71 only. Pop 8; 34 finer (PCGS # 6865) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,728
Lot 2876		1797 Draped Bust Dollar. 10 stars left, 6 right. VG-8. Nice even wear on a problem-free planchet with no serious problems with the exception of being cleaned at one time. Now a uniform light silvery-gold. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 2877		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Small eagle, 13 stars on obverse. NGC graded AU-58. NGC #3003310-004. Nicely toned. Although slightly more plentiful than the 15 Stars variety (BB-81), this is undoubtedly one of the finest examples available to collectors, a rock-solid About Uncirculated 58 coin. According to the Condition Census in the Bowers and Borckardt silver dollar guide, the roster of "finest known" examples is 64-50-50-45 (multiples), placing this piece just one notch below the ultimate MS64 example and well ahead of the lower range pieces. This is an outstanding coin representative of the draped bust, small eagle with 13 stars Type. Ideal sharpness of details is plain on both sides, with even the exposed areas free from marks, devoid of harm or even simple discoloration. Lovely light to medium gray toning covers both sides, typical (but now often unavailable "antique silver" color from old time collections. There is also a trace of silvery peripheral radiance from the remaining luster. This is most noticeable on the reverse. To put it quite simply, luster is surprisingly strong even for this lofty grade. A wonderful opportunity for the Type Set collector to acquire one of the highest-quality examples of this important early type coin. NGC Pop 1; 1 finer in 60 (PCGS # 6867) . Estimated Value $70,000 - 75,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2878		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Small eagle, 13 stars on obverse. Rarity 2/3. PCGS graded EF-45. A hint of light toning the fields and devices pale gray to silvery with touches of luster remaining at the devices and within the hair. Another in this consignor's outstanding selection of early bust dollars, these were clearly chosen for their choice surfaces, clear strikes, and overall excellence. Rare to find even on such piece in an auction nowadays. We're proud to offer bidders several different dates and interesting varieties. On BB-82, there are 13 Stars (standard star count of the year), arranged 7 left and 6 right. This obverse die was used to strike 1798 BB-82 (earlier use) and BB-91 (later use). The close date, knob 9 date, has the figures 98 close. There is a squared-off bottom to 7. The small eagle reverse incorporates the large letters style of letter punches. This piece is struck from the same reverse die used to strike 1797 BB-73. There are eight berries in left branch with the lowest berry near ribbon bow on inside of wreath. E of STATES is lightly repunched. Of the two 1798 die varieties with Small Eagle reverse (BB-81 and BB-82), 1798 BB-82 is the more plentiful, but only by a slight margin. 1798 BB-82 is the only 1798-dated dollar with 13 obverse stars in combination with the small eagle reverse; all others are mated with the heraldic eagle reverse. An estimated 700 to 1,000 1798 BB-82 silver dollars exist. Pop 2; 3 finer, 1 in 50, 1 in 53, 1 in 58 (PCGS # 40006) . Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,000. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $13,800
Lot 2879		1798. Large eagle, close date. BB-114. ANACS graded AU-50. Needle sharp and nicely centered on a remarkably clean planchet. Irregular mottled toning and would probably benefit from a simple dipping and allowed to tone naturally. If curated properly, this coin could end up in a much higher graded holder. (On the BB-114 reverse, the point of a star touches the point of upper part of eagle's beak; star points to left side of U. Line star pattern. 12 arrows and a stick. One of these arrows, the nearest one to N, has a very small head. There are five small berries, the two at top closest together.) (PCGS # 6873) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,520
Lot 2880		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Large eagle, wide date, 13 arrows. . BB-105; B-23. NGC graded AU-55. Nicely toned on both sides with the deepest shades of old-silver patina hugging the exterior portion of the coin. Arc star pattern on reverse. This obverse was used to strike BB-104 also. Wide date, the 8 firmly united with bust. This die is similar to BB-101, but the upper stars, while near L and Y, are not as close to them as in BB-101; on this the 7th star points directly at the lower left serif end of L, while on BB-101 the star points slightly above the serif end. Second star points to a space between two denticles, third to left part of a denticle. Flaw on star 4. Slight die crack under Y and 8th and 9th stars, shows on some specimens. The reverse shows several die flaws, one between ST, another between TE, another at right of E in STATES. In addition, there is a curved die flaw above third upper right star on reverse. Five small berries, the two above closest together. Leaf point is under left foot of I in AMERICA. Star distant from eagle's beak. Arc star pattern; star ray points to center of B in PLURIBUS. 13 arrows. Pop 2; 1 in 58; 1 in 61; 1 in 65. Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2881		United States 1$ 1799/8. Rarity 2. PCGS graded AU-53. Light even toning over very choice surfaces. The rim dentils or segments are wide and complete, with nothing in the way of marks on the rims or in the surface. In the date 1799, the last 9 is punched over previous 8, and definitive as such; the only overdate die of the year. Last 9 of date very close to bust. Stars very close together. Letters of LIBERTY are widely spaced. There are some die flaws at the left base of E, under RT, and above R. The same obverse die was shared to coin BB-141, BB-142, and BB-143. This die was not used to strike 1798 dollars before it was overdated. This obverse die was used to strike BB-141 (1st use), BB-142 (2nd use), and BB-143 (relapped; 3rd use). Paired with this obverse is the unusual 15 stars reverse; this is definitive, although to the uninitiated the two extra stars are not readily seen, at least at first. They are nearly lost in cloud 1 and cloud 8, and just the points show. The result is a blundered arc pattern of stars with five (instead of six) stars in the top row, six (instead of five) in the second row, and the usual one to each side of the eagle's head, plus the superfluous star points peeking out from the bottoms of clouds 1 and 8. In terms of availability among overdates of this year, 1799/8 BB-141 is the most affordable, edging out BB-142 by a healthy margin. It seems likely that about 700 to 1,200 are known today of this variety. This is to the benefit of collectors of Red Book die varieties since it makes the interesting combination of the overdate obverse and the blundered die 15-star reverse available to all. Pop 2; 2 finer, 1 in 58, 1 in 62 (PCGS # 40064) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,925
Lot 2882		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-16, BB-158. PCGS graded AU-55. Lightly toned and well struck. There is a small mark in the field above the head (close to the hair) and another, equally minor mark on the drapery fold below the shoulder. These are, borrowing from the Hawaiian terminology, "minini", which means inconsequential or trifling to the overall fresh beauty and originality of the piece. We should not have mentioned them. Forget we said they are there. And focus instead on the devices which are as "sharp as a two-edged sword" (PCGS # 6878) . Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. Ex: Superior Auction Oct 1973 Lot 1260 Ex: The Brentwood Park Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,488
Lot 2883		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-12, BB-160. PCGS graded EF-45. A choice example with a wealth of underlying old-silver patina on its untouched medium gray surfaces. Nicely struck in the key areas with just a touch of incompleteness at the upper right stars on the reverse. A classic early silver dollar. Pop 1; 1 in AU58 as best by PCGS. (PCGS # 40051) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,830
Lot 2884		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-45. Even dark grey toning, deepest around the devices and stars, lightening in the open fields, and lighter still on the high points giving the classic uncleaned "rubbed silver" contrast that collectors so admire on these elusive early date. 1799 BB-169 is in the middle range of availability among the varieties of this year. 450 to 850 are believed to exist. Most are in lower grades up through Extremely Fine. About Uncirculated and finer coins are rare. Pop 1; 3 finer, 1 in 50, 1 in 55, 1 in 58 (PCGS # 40060) . Estimated Value $3,400 - 3,600. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,140
Lot 2885		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. EF-45. Toned on both sides. Light hairlines, but nevertheless displaying a wealth of detail for this early bust silver coin. A beautiful specimen that shows exceptionally sharp detail on both sides. 1799 coincides with the year America's first president, George Washington died. It is a fitting reminder of the coinage system adopted under his administration with the assistant of Washington's vice president Thomas Jefferson, who designed American monetary system on a decimal basis. The "dollar" or Unit as it was known, became the standard. In its turn, the dollar was based on an average weight Spanish 8 real silver coin, then widely circulating in the Americas. The edge lettering on this 1799 dollar reads HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT with ornamentation between the words. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 2886		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-12, BB-160. PCGS graded EF-40. Nicely balanced light gray toning with very choice surfaces throughout. This interesting die variety has extensive die breaks occurring throughout the obverse. On the reverse, no berries in the branch and U in UNITED is defective at upper left serif, which is cut off due to defective punch. Struck from State III of the die, where the obverse cracks intensify. A crack from the foot of 1 in the date extends right, below 7, to border. A crack extends from the border up into the first 9, while a crosswise crack at the bottom of the first 9 goes left through the upright of 7, and right to the second 9. Curved crack from border to right now touches drapery. Crack from border between drapery and star 13 goes upward and curves to the right into field. Crack from star 12 extends to border at star 13 (PCGS # 6878) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2887		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. PCGS graded VF-25. BB-166. Evenly toned. A few marks at the underside of the bust and some other signs of moderate smoothing left of the date. Still very acceptable for a Type Set. The draped bust, heraldic eagle Type was minted from 1798 to 1803 (PCGS # 6878) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2888		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. Sharpness of EF-45. BB-141. Lightly cleaned years ago, probably the result of being wiped with a jeweler's cloth (a very common practice in the early to mid 20th century). Now a natural slate darkening slightly about the devices. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2889		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. Irregular date, 13 stars on reverse. PCGS graded EF-40. BB-151. Nicely struck on a problem-free planchet with light greyish-violet toning and light golden highlights. Irregular date, per traditional nomenclature, although the "irregular" feature is more notable in the telling than in the seeing. Both 9s are improperly placed, the first is tipped too far to left at top, the last 9 too far to right at top. It has been suggested by Walter H. Breen that a Draped Bust obverse die was made in 1798, but with date incomplete and as 179 only; later to be finished by adding another 9 in 1799. A ray of star 13 touches bust. On the reverse, there is a die "dot" (rust) above E in STATES, and die flaws inside upper part of same letter. Pop 3; 15 finer. (PCGS # 6880) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,325
Lot 2890		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. 8 stars left, 5 right. PCGS graded EF-45 PQ. BB-159. Nicely toned Premium Quality coin. Choice for the grade with excellent eye-appeal since it is free of the usual problems such as marks or bruises on the rims. A popular Red Book variety. 1799 BB-159, with stars arranged 8x5, is exceptionally popular due to the distinctive obverse. About 500 to 900 are known, so in absolute terms the coin is not rare. However, its popularity as a type has caused specimens to sell for prices well in excess of other 1799 dollars of comparable grade. Pop 4; 11 finer (PCGS # 6881) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2891		1800 Draped Bust Dollar. Rarity 4/5. PCGS graded AU-50. Nicely toned, very carefully preserved. Collectors who desire a basic Type coin to represent the heraldic eagle, draped bust style silver dollar, will do well to survey the pieces like this 1800 in the sale. There should be something for everyone, since Dr. Hesselgesser was known for his careful selection of quality piece to put into his collection. Bolender-13 (formerly B-18) equates with the Bowers listing for BB-193. 1800 BB-193, as we know the variety today, is one of the most plentiful dollars of the year, and is about tied with BB-187 as the most common. An estimated 700 to 1,200 are known. In the present text, the population of BB-193 includes what used to be called Bolender-18, from the same dies, but a later state with clashing. Today, specialists recognize Bolender-18 as simply a later die state of BB-193. On the obverse, star 13 is slightly closer to the bust than star 8 is from Y. Star 7 is much farther from L, and the star 1 is the farthest from hair, 2.75 mm. The left base of E is slightly high in relation to bottom of B. On the left, stars 4-5 and 5-6 are more closely spaced than are the others. On the right, stars 9-10 are the most closely spaced and stars 10-11 are the most widely spaced. This obverse was used to strike 1800 BB-193 only. Pop 1; 2 finer, 1 in 55, 1 in 58 (PCGS # 40077) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900
Lot 2892		1800 Draped Bust Dollar. Rarity 2. PCGS graded AU-50. Even toning on both sides somewhat deeper near the rims and around the date area, although natural dark gray elsewhere, with very choice fields and just as choice devices. A firm bold strike. The 1800 BB-187 is about tied with BB-193 as the most plentiful variety of the year. About 700 to 1,200 are known to exist. On this variety, the obverse has a close date in which the 1 almost touches the curl. The 8 is too low and the top tipped to the right. The last O is near bust. There is a die dot just to left of highest curl on top of head. On the left, stars 1, 2 and 3 are more widely spaced from each other than are stars 5, 6, and 7. On the right, stars 9 and 10 are more widely spaced than are any others. Pop 1; 3 finer, 2 in 55, 1 in 63 (PCGS # 40073) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900
Lot 2893		1800 Draped Bust Dollar. Sharpness of AU. BB-196. Small dash at the 1 of date. Improperly cleaned. Well struck and generally choice throughout the fields and devices. There is a short "collar" at Liberty's neck on this interesting variety. Bold hair detail and an equally sharp eagle. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 2894		1800 Draped Bust Dollar. "Dotted date" from die breaks. Rarity 2/3. PCGS graded EF-45. Nicely toned on both sides, and just as nicely preserved. 1800 BB-194 with the "dotted date" is a plentiful variety. About 500 to 900 are believed to survive in all grades combined, according to Silver Dollars And Trade Dollars Of The United States A Complete Encyclopedia published by Bowers. Similar to the AMERICAI variety, "the value of the Dotted Date is enhanced by die flaws, a curious situation from the viewpoint of logic. Ever since Richard S. Yeoman listed it in the Guide Book as a "major variety," it has been inordinately popular. Actually, there are numerous varieties of early dollars more significant than this that are not listed in the Guide Book." Most known specimens of 1800 BB-194 are in worn grades although several are known in Mint State. Pop 1; 3 finer, 1 in 50, 1 in 53, 1 in 55 (PCGS # 40078) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,140
Lot 2895		1800 Draped Bust Dollar. "Dotted date" from die breaks. PCGS graded EF-40. BB-194. Light natural grey toning. A clean-surfaced coin with attractive antique gray patina over both sides, all natural and showing contrast with lighter high points. Well struck, too, with no hint of weakness at the upper right portion of the reverse which tended to be a weak area in the design of the heralic eagle dollars. All in all an impressive coin. Pop 11; 20 finer (PCGS # 6889) . Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,025
Lot 2896		1800 Draped Bust Dollar. 12 arrows. PCGS graded AU-50. BB-196. Popular 12-arrows variety which is instantly recognized from the obverse as well by a short mint-caused engraving "dash" through the 1 of the date. Well struck and mostly untoned, the surfaces very choice and smooth without nicks or the usual rim problems. Pop 3; 8 finer (PCGS # 6890) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,935
Lot 2897		1800 Draped Bust Dollar. 12 arrows. PCGS graded EF-45 PQ. BB-196. Nicely toned on both sides of this Premium Quality coin. This variety has Liberty with a "collar" below the throat and there is a small die line (raised) next to the 1 in the date. Attractive color, surfaces, strike, and overall appearance; ideal for the collector since it shows no signs of ever having been dipped or cleaned. Pop 7; 11 finer (PCGS # 6890) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2898		1800 Draped Bust Dollar. "AMERICAI". Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-40. Popular Red Book variety. Marginally soft strike on the hair especially in the center, although in this instance, the reverse is strong throughout the expected weak area above and to the right of the eagle. Another handsome early silver dollar. Evenly toned. The AMERICAI reverse is used on two die marriages, BB-191 and BB-192. On the latter, the obverse has a point of star 1 closer to the hair than the point of star 7 is to L; right stars close to Y and bust. The last O in date is just as close to bust as is star 13. The 1 almost touches curl. There is a vertical die flaw below right side of first star near the border. On the left, stars 1-2 and 5-6 are closer together than are other stars. On the right, stars 11-12 are farther apart than are other stars. This obverse die was used to strike BB-192 only. Pop 1; 4 finer, 3 in 50, 1 in 55 (PCGS # 40082) . Estimated Value $3,700 - 4,000. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,200
Lot 2899		1801 Draped Bust Dollar. PCGS graded AU-55. BB-212. Lightly toned with reflective surfaces and choice light to medium gray surfaces. A devices well struck and the rims are very choice as well, being free from marks. Most silver dollars of 1801, 1802, and 1803 saw strictly limited circulation. This was because their high silver content made it profitable to ship newly coined dollars overseas. Once overseas they would be melted and sent back to the Philadelphia Mint for re-coinage -- in an endless circle -- with a small, but useful, profit left after two-way shipping and melting costs! As this practice became more and more flagrant, mint officials decided to halt coinage rather than debase the silver content of the dollar which would have stopped the practice. Thus, many early bust dollars such as this attractive 1801 circulated but a short while before shipment overseas. Pop 11; 22 finer. (PCGS # 6893) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. Ex: Cardinal Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2900		1801 Draped Bust Dollar. Rarity 3. PCGS graded AU-50. Light golden toning on both sides. On the reverse of BB-211, the arrowhead ends under U of UNITED. There are 13 arrows. A point of one star almost touches the point of the lower part of eagle's beak. A ray of the same star points to left side of U in PLURIBUS (the only 1801 for which this is true). A in AMERICA touches 3rd and 4th feathers while the leaf point is under the left side of upright of I in AMERICA. This reverse die was used to strike 1801 BB-211 only. Estimates are that about 500 to 900 exist of 1801 BB-211, ranking it with BB-212 as one of the more plentiful varieties of the year. However, as a date, 1801 dollars are more elusive than are those of the earlier years of the Heraldic Eagle type. Pop 1; 1 finer in 58 (PCGS # 40083) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900
Lot 2901		1801 Draped Bust Dollar. Rarity 3. PCGS graded AU-53. Evenly toned on both sides though with a mildly variegated effect between lighter and darker silvery shades. Most attractive! A relatively scarce variety. This hard-working obverse die was used to strike 1801 BB-211 (earliest use), BB-212 (intermediate use), and BB-213 (latest use). It is paired to the unique-to-BB-213 reverse in which a point of one star touches the outside of upper part of eagle's beak. The right foot of all T's missing in the legend, the result of a broken punch (apparently, this die was made immediately after the die for 1801 BB-214, which has a partially broken lower right serif). The letter A touches the third feather only. As 1801 BB-213 was struck after 1801 BB-212 (per obverse die state evidence), and as 1801 BB-212 was struck no earlier than 1802, it follows that 1801 BB-213 was also struck no earlier than 1802. Pop 2; 1 finer in 55 (PCGS # 40085) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,475
Lot 2902		1802 Draped Bust Dollar. Rarity 1. PCGS graded EF-40. Uneven toning on both sides that is lightly mottled but not at all unacceptable. The surface on both sides free of the usual marks seen on these scarce early silver dollars. Well worth a good bid. With an estimated population of 1,500 to 2,750 specimens, 1802 BB-241 is more plentiful than all other varieties of 1802 combined, making it the best candidate for the date collector who wishes a representative specimen of a silver struck this year. Some have suggested that BB-241 it is the most plentiful variety of the 1798-1803 draped bust style. In terms of all dates of early dollars, only 1795 Flowing Hair BB-21 and BB-27 are of about equal availability. (Who could have known, then, that the very next year would mark the end of the bust dollar series!) Pop 2; 5 finer, 2 in 45, 2 in 50, 1 in 53 (PCGS # 40088) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,700. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,720
Lot 2903		1802/1 Draped Bust Dollar. Narrow date. PCGS graded VF-20. Old green holder. Evenly toned except for a couple of deeper gray toning streaks. A scarce silver dollar in all grades, mintage had declined for 1801-03 before the mint ceased coining bust dollars (PCGS # 6898) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,340
Lot 2904		1803 Draped Bust Dollar. . AU Details, Improperly Cleaned. BB-255. Large 3 in date. Toned. Smooth surfaces and no impairment on the rims. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 2905		1803 Draped Bust Dollar. Small 3. NGC graded AU-53. An untoned coin with a faint obverse scratch on the neck. Among the better preserved dollars in the grade, this scintillating example breaks the trend by displaying uncommon smoothness in the fields, abundant luster that stretches out widely into the fields, and sharpness on all but the front portion of Liberty's bust. There is an area of shallow strike on the reverse above the eagle that corresponds with the high point of Liberty's bust just noted. Both sides are graced by natural silvery color. Pop 1; 4 finer for the variety at NGC (PCGS # 6900) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2906		1803 Draped Bust Dollar. Small 3. AU-50. Lightly toned. Planchet flaw on the obverse rim at 5:00. It has been estimated that about 300 to 550 examples are known of 1803 BB-254 Small 3 variety, placing it squarely in the scarce or rare class. Most specimens are in lower grades, with Very Fine being about par. Examples exist through and including the AU categories, this lovely About Uncirculated 50 a strong contender for any Bust dollar date and variety set (PCGS # 6900) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2907		1803 Draped Bust Dollar. Large 3. Rarity 1/2. PCGS graded AU-53. Nicely toned on both sides. And yet another gorgeous specimen, a coin that defines the AU53 grade and then some! Obverse with a thick top 3 in date; star 13 close to the bust. This reverse was used to coin dollars dated 1801, 1802 and 1803. An estimated 1,250 to 2,000 specimens are known of 1803 BB-255, making it about as plentiful as 1802 BB-241, and, like it, the 1803 BB-255 dominates its year, accounting for more coins than all other die varieties of 1803 combined. Notwithstanding all of this, the overall choice quality of pieces struck by this set of dies makes the variety an excellent pick for the Type Set buyer. Pop 3; 1 finer in 55 (PCGS # 40101) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,775
Lot 2908		1841 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded AU-55. Medium mottled antique toning on both side, some luster evident. In an old green label holder (PCGS # 6927) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 2909		1858 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 62. Mostly untoned with a hint of light golden tone. Approx. 300+ struck. An supremely popular date among collectors, the 1858 silver dollar has long been considered a classic in the series. None were made for circulation, so the few survivors are those sold as Proofs. Months may elapse between offerings of 1858 dollars, particularly of specimens of the choice quality offered here. A prime opportunity for the silver dollar specialist. How many are there? How many were struck? Estimates on the number of coins struck vary from a low of 75 pieces (or less) to a high of 478 coins. However, the mint records are too muddled up to be of much help. Some of these may be restrikes from a later date, as well, a contention that has yet to be established. Regardless, a Proof 1858 silver dollar is certain to stand in the spotlight of any rarities collection! As to the number that are known, we can be guided by the latest PCGS census for 1858 Proofs: Pop 21 in Proof 62; 38 finer; 28 in 63; 6 in 64; 4 in 65. (PCGS # 7001) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. Ex: The Brentwood Park Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,638
Lot 2910		1859-O Liberty Seated Dollar. MS-60 Plus. Satiny luster. Lightly cleaned years ago. There is a small mark at Liberty's wrist and a light chattermark or two also on the obverse. The only reason 1859-O is reasonably available in Mint condition is the surfacing of an estimated 3 bags (3,000 coins) in 1962-3 during the great Treasury Department dispersals of untold millions of silver dollars (at face value!) -- those were the days. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 2911		1859-O Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded AU-55. Well struck with even natural grey toning on both sides and some luster within the devices (PCGS # 6947) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. Ex: The Brentwood Park Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 2912		1862 Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded Proof 63. The surfaces exhibit natural medium greyish-violet with electric blue iridescent about the borders on both sides. Fields are nicely reflective, while the devices are sharp, indeed needle-sharp throughout including stars and both shields. Only 550 Proofs were coined as sales remained low during the years of the Civil War. Pop 38; 75 finer (PCGS # 7005) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,335
Lot 2913		1863 Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65. Old holder. Lovely toning on both sides. Well struck and original. This is a blemish-free case in point of the No Motto Type in this spectacular grade: sleek multihued in color, with mint flash sparkling below that captures the full effect of the careful preservation since it was made. Everyone knows that luster and toning, while extremely important, aren't the only side of a grade. So too, the detail, and here the devices are as sharp as can be. Picture-perfect, in fact. Only 460 Proofs struck. Pop 11; 11 finer; 6 in 66; 1 in 66 Star; 2 in 67; 1 in 67 Star; 1 in 69. (PCGS # 7006) . Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold

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