Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 44

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Draped Bust Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2846		1795 Draped Bust Dollar. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Verified. Rarity 2. Lovely light blue and gold toning, somewhat iridescent in areas as though the coin were in an old-style Wayte Raymond page or album for many years. Semi reflective surfaces. Very choice throughout. This variety (one of two with the draped bust, small eagle die combination) has Liberty centered. Pop 1, 2 finer in 58 (PCGS # 39995) . Estimated Value $18,000 - 20,000. Ex: Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Collection. True View Photograph Available on PCGS Set Registry. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $23,000
Lot 2847		1795 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-15, BB-52. PCGS graded VF-20. Lightly toned on both sides. The centered-head variety, this issue comprises one of only two draped bust, small eagle varieties for 1795. The toning is original light to medium "old silver" gray in hue, with blemish-free surface and rims, plus excellent visual appeal that collectors appreciate (PCGS # 39995) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,715
Lot 2848		1796 Draped Bust Dollar. Sharpness of VF-20. Cleaned and retoned with some reverse rim nicks. The main design details are, however, all sharp for this issue. An early silver dollar valued for Type collecting purposes (PCGS # 40002) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,840
Lot 2849		1796 Draped Bust Dollar. NCS graded Details of Good-4. Improperly cleaned. The legends on both sides are clear on this draped bust, small eagle 1796, with a clear date as well. The reverse on BB-65 has a blob-shaped die break at IC of AMERICA which, over time, grew in size before the die had to be retired (PCGS # 6861) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 2850		1796 Draped Bust Dollar. Small date, small letters. . B-1, BB-66, Rarity 4. PCGS graded EF-40. A nicely toned dollar with traces of luster that proudly shows its choice surfaces. Faint traces of hairlines or a few marks can be spotted on the bust but most of these require magnification to make out; as far as the strike, this piece is in the middle-ground for the Type and similar to others from the die pair that struck BB-66. A "find" for the collector who wishes to acquire the three main Red Book varieties this year. Small date; the 9 and 6 closer together than other figures. Highest wave of hair under upright of E; second highest wave under and slightly to the right of the middle of R. This and the obverse die used to strike BB-61 and BB-62 were the first two obverse dies cut in 1796, and have the lower right tip of the R in LIBERTY intact. Reverse B, earlier used with 1795 BB-51, has a small eagle and small letters in legend. The eagle stands on clouds. The 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. A berry under A of STATES is a quick way to identify this reverse. Pop 1; 1 finer in AU58. (PCGS # 39999) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2851		1796 Draped Bust Dollar. Small date, large letters. PCGS graded EF-45 CAC Verified. Rarity 3. Light golden toning on both sides on a base of light to medium "old silver" patina. Choice surfaces abound, as do choice rims. A first-rate example in its grade for the Type Set collector. Pop 1; 3 finer, 1 in 50, 1 in 53, 1 in 55 (PCGS # 40000) . Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,500. Ex: Hesselgesser Duplicate Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,775
Lot 2852		1796 Draped Bust Dollar. Large date, small letters. NCS graded Details of EF-40. Improperly cleaned. We note some very faint hairlines, now lightly toned. BB-65 is quickly recognized by the Large date. The "large" size of the date is not immediately obvious, but upon study, the digits are indeed 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. As the numerals bear a close relationship to those used in 1797, this obverse die was probably the final die cut in the 1796 year. On the reverse, the eagle punch was impressed deeply and strongly into the working die; thus, coins from this die have much better breast feather definition than other 1796 issues. A minor note: the wreath differs from any other variety, with several leaves touching letters of the legend (PCGS # 6861) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,680
Lot 2853		1797 Draped Bust Dollar. 9 stars left, 7 right, small letters. PCGS graded AU-58. Rarity 4. A hint of light gold toning. A nice well struck coin. When this high-quality 1797 draped bust silver dollar sold in an ANR sale of June 2005, it was described as: "Even light silver gray with much luster remaining at peripheries and around devices. Sharply struck at peripheries though somewhat soft at central reverse, where several adjustment marks criss-cross at and below the eagle. Some vestiges of adjustment marks are also noted at the reverse rims, especially in the lower left. A little granular and with some marks below Liberty's ear, hairlines on both sides, splash of dark toning outside star two. A very sharp example of this elusive and popular major variety, labeled by Bowers in his Encyclopedia as 'the most famous variety after 1794 and before 1804.' This is the single finest certified by PCGS. Among the finest we have located, finer than the Austin, Aspen, and Ebsen coins by a long shot. Now considered Rarity-4, this variety was long considered a classic rarity and once upon a time was unpriced above VF. As noted in the Bowers Encyclopedia "AU coins are virtually unheard of" and in 1990 the knowledgeable cataloger of the Chalkley collection noted that Superior had offered only five specimens in that firm's history. Despite a reappraisal of the rarity of the variety as a whole, top grade pieces like this are still exceptionally elusive; few if any surpass this one." The toned spot at star two, as well as the location of the adjustment marks confirms this coin's provenance. Pop 1; none finer @ PCGS (PCGS # 6866) . (Some believe this to be the R.L. Miles coin, Stack's sale of April 1969, Lot 1534. That specimen, though unplated, was described as "Brilliant Uncirculated, golden iridescence, usual adjustment marks in field. The reverse has adjustment marks, as well as a planchet defect. A rare variety seldom seen in this condition."). Estimated Value $125,000 - 150,000. Ex: Cardinal Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2854		1797 Draped Bust Dollar. 9 stars left, 7 right, large letters. . B-1, BB-73, Rarity 3. PCGS graded AU-55. Beautiful golden toning with blue and light green undertone. A fair degree of luster pokes out shyly from behind many devices and legends on the choice surfaces of this exciting small eagle bust dollar. The strike is crisp in most places, a standard for BB-73, though some weakness is noted at the central hair and eagle. Pop 3; 1 in AU58. (PCGS # 40003) . When Henry William DeSaussure became director of the Mint on July 9, 1795, in place of David Rittenhouse, he was faced with a situation few men would have wanted. Attacks on the Mint were being fanned by political enemies of the president. There was widespread belief that the institution had not done its job in providing coins to the public, especially in the precious metal denominations. And there was a certain amount of criticism of the current designs on the silver coins (though modern collectors generally consider the flowing hair design a good one). Who instigated the design change to the draped bust motif isn't exactly clear, although conventional opinion, based on little more than the fact that DeSaussure happened to be Mint director at the time, says that he was responsible for the new head of Liberty. Estimated Value $18,000 - 20,000. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $29,900
Lot 2855		1797 Draped Bust Dollar. 9 stars left, 7 right, large letters. . B-1, BB-73. PCGS graded EF-45. Lightly toned on both sides. In 1797, the number of stars on the silver dollar was increased to 16 over what it had been in 1796. The coinage is said by government reports to be the lowest of any year from 1795 to 1803, although now it is understood that the numbers given are faulty. Bowers, in his encyclopedia of silver dollars believes that most or all of the mintage of 7,776 coins reported for the calendar year may have been of earlier dates, and that most coins struck from dies dated 1797 were actually made in early 1798: "I estimate the number to be 60,000 (within about 10%). As noted earlier in the present text, numerous numismatic data suggest that the mintage of 1797 must have been about on a par with that of 1796, or not significantly different." In 1797, production problems were rife at the Mint. Sporadic coinage runs for silver dollars occurred in February, late May to late June, and in August. The Mint was closed from late August to late November, due to a yellow fever outbreak. Thus, the mintage for the calendar year was truncated. Smooth "old silver" patina on choice surfaces send this specimen to the head of the line for survivors in its grade. A touch of weakness is seen at the lovelock curl on Liberty's neck, but here it is probably that the dies were spaced just far enough apart to prevent stronger metal flow in that area; the reverse details are especially nice for a small eagle silver dollar. The rims, too, show outstanding preservation, a major bonus for the astute collector hoping to acquire one of this year. Pop 3; 4 finer; 3 in 55; 1 in 58. (PCGS # 40003) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,050
Lot 2856		1797 Draped Bust Dollar. 9 stars left, 7 right, large letters. Sharpness of EF-40. Old light scratches. and cleaned. Still very nice. Large Letters style reverse: 8 berries in left branch. Leaf ends under center of upright of E in STATES. Lowest berry near ribbon bow is on inside of wreath. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2857		1797 Draped Bust Dollar. 10 stars left, 6 right. . B-3, BB-71, Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-45. Lovely shades of gold and blue toning. Well struck. An immensely pleasing draped bust silver dollar, a coin with superb detail from a strike that is comes within an eyelash of being complete. Fully saturated, spot-free toning suggests, with lighter "rubbed silver" highlights suggest that the present specimen spent much of its life in an old style coin cabinet or, when they came along, a collector's paper coin envelope. Even the most dramatic critic of early bust coinage will find nothing to fault here! Pop 4; 1 in 55; 1 in 58. (PCGS # 40004) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2858		1797 Draped Bust Dollar. 10 stars left, 6 right. . B-3, BB-71, Rarity 2. NGC graded EF-40. Even gun metal toning. A nicely toned example with a nuance of faint platinum iridescence on both sides. The strike is bold enough to escape criticism, although perhaps a hint of weakness at the hair and the eagle should be noted. Regarding the presence of adjustment lines, there are several on the reverse crossing the lower body of the eagle. Rims are free of bruises or marks. This is one of three Red Book varieties listed for 1797. Many advanced collectors, once they've acquired a date-run from 1794-1803, take up the mantle of expanding into the major, most visible die varieties as listed in A Guide Book of United States Coins. Pop 8; 36 finer. Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,763
Lot 2859		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. PCGS graded AU-50. Rarity 5. Minor reverse adjustment marks. Light gun metal grey toning on both sides with accents of "rubbed silver" on the high points gives it the perfect look for an early silver dollar. Collectors search long and hard for such original, uncleaned specimens. Pop 1; 1 finer in 58 (PCGS # 40038) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. Ex: Hesselgesser Duplicate Collection. True View Photograph Available on PCGS Set Registry. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,038
Lot 2860		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-9, BB-121, Rarity 5. PCGS graded EF-45 CAC Verified. A hint of light toning. Outstanding appearance and detail. BB-121 is the so-called Amateur Diecutter's Reverse. The stars are in an arc pattern. This reverse has the star distant from the eagle's beak. The arc star pattern is amateurishly executed, with the first star in the second row out of place and too high. This is the only 1798 reverse with this sloppy die work. Either 12 or 13 arrows are present; two are very weak and appear to hold another stick between them; the two rightmost arrow shafts each have two heads (and thus count as four arrows), the third arrow shaft from the right is ghostlike (the three rightmost shafts are quite similar to those on the reverse used to coin BB-96, BB-101 and certain other reverses of the era). This reverse die was used to strike 1798 BB-121 only. Pop 2; 1 in AU50; 1 in AU58. (PCGS # 40038) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,830
Lot 2861		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-15, BB-112, Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-40 CAC Verified. Die state B Smaller Stars on obverse. Light grey toning on both sides. The reverse variety has an arc star pattern on the reverse. Several hundred specimens of 1798 BB-112 exist, probably about 250 to 450, placing it in the medium range of rarity among varieties of this year. Most specimens are in grades up through Very Fine and Extremely Fine. About Uncirculated or finer pieces are very rare. Pop 1; 1 in 45;; 1 in AU50. (PCGS # 40029) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,175
Lot 2862		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-14, BB-122, Rarity 3. PCGS graded VF-35. Shades of grey toning include deeper shades protected by the stars and letters. Choice, mar-free surfaces. Pop 1; 1 in 40; 1 in 55. (PCGS # 40039) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530
Lot 2863		1798. Draped Bust Dollar Wide Date. PCGS graded VF-35. Rarity 3. Light to moderate grey toning on both sides, someway dappled in areas and all-original. A well struck example of this variety (PCGS # 40022) . Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,500. Ex: Hesselgesser Duplicate Collection. True View Photograph Available on PCGS Set Registry. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 2864		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-28, BB-118, Rarity 3. PCGS graded VF-30. A hint of light gold tone on a base of deep natural gray patina; the highest points of the design are a lighter shade of gray. Extensive die breaks on both sides make collecting BB-118 a fascinating venture for the die progression specialist. Pop 1; 1 in AU50. (PCGS # 40035) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,500. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,760
Lot 2865		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. . BB-108, B-13. Sharpness of VF-20. Light scratches and cleaned long ago, though with full integrity in its devices and better than avearge rims. Die crack upward from right portion of L in LIBERTY. Easily identifiable by a die flaw between ray of last star and bust. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 2866		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Small eagle, 15 stars on obverse. PCGS graded AU-58 Rarity 3, CAC Verified. A hint of light gold toning on the obverse. The reverse shows more golden toning. Light adjustment marks on both sides. Exceptionally choice fields and devices. Most collectors will agree with Dave Bowers when he says in his Encyclopedia of silver dollars that, "Of the two 1798 dollars with Small Eagle reverse (BB-81 and BB-82), BB-81 is the rarer by a slight amount. An estimated 500 to 800 exist. Most examples of BB-81 are seen in lower grades. VF is about par, even in some of the finest collections." The 15-star count on the obverse makes the 1798 BB-81 variety a collector's favority since this is a major Type and given a separate listing in the Guide Book. Other 1798 obverses use the standard 13 stars. Many 1798 BB-81 silver dollars have light striking at the centers of the topmost obverse stars while the bottom stars are usually sharp. The reverse is always softer struck than the obverse (an identical situation to that of 1797 BB-72), with the result that grading is mainly by the obverse. Just the same, this lustrous specimen, the only example in its PCGS grade, is second to only one other in the PCGS roster: Pop 1; 1 finer in 62 (PCGS # 6868) . Historic note: The heavy coinage of silver dollars in 1798 and 1799 had an unexpected side effect. It had been normal practice for importers of foreign goods to send Spanish dollars in exchange, but the availability of the American version made it easier to use the domestic product. Many American dollars were now sent to the treaty port of Canton in China to pay for Asian luxury goods. These dollars rarely returned and were thus lost to the nation as coins. Estimated Value $125,000 - 150,000. Ex: Garrett Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2867		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Small eagle, 15 stars on obverse. . B-22, BB-81, Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-45 PQ. Shades of gold and blue toning. A few old marks by the stars at left. Pleasing medium gray color and choice surfaces of this attractively toned Extremely Fine. The shading is what bidders like to observe on an original-surface, uncleaned specimen. The strike is somewhat above average, with strong design elements. BB-81 is the only 1798 dollar with 15 stars. This die was made in 1795 or before June 1796, during which time 15 stars were standard; the die was complete except for the date. In 1798 the uncompleted die had the date added and was used to coin this variety. The highest wave of hair is incomplete, probably from relapping, which also caused certain lower hair curls to be incomplete. B and R in LIBERTY each tilted slightly right. Pop 1; 1 in AU53, 1 in AU55. (PCGS # 40007) . Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $13,800
Lot 2868		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Small eagle, 13 stars on obverse. . B-1, BB-82, Rarity 3. PCGS graded AU-53. Golden blue and silver toning. Some luster visable. Wonderful original surfaces are flourishing with light to medium toning. Well struck for the date, particularly at Liberty's hair and drapery, with the major reverse details present. Fully struck coins of this date are rare. There are some light adjustment lines through the reverse center. The rims are blemish free, as is the remaining area of the surface outside of the adjustment. A die break connects the reverse rim through T to a leave above the eagle. Pop 1; 1 in AU58. (PCGS # 40006) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $18,400
Lot 2869		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Large eagle, close date. . BB-123, B-25. PCGS graded VF-30 CAC Verified. Old green holder. Point 9. BB-123 is the aptly named "Blundered Stars Reverse" with blundered star placement, some stars overlap the clouds. "Perhaps, the engraver had too much rum (or "ayle," per National Archives records) while cutting this die!" suggests Bowers tongue-in-cheek in his major encyclopedia on the bust dollar series. "Two uppermost stars in center partly in clouds. Cloud 4 has two rays of a star superimposed on it at lower left; clouds 5 and 6, which overlap, are with the top ray of a star touching cloud 5, the ray to the left of it barely touching the cloud, and the ray to the right slightly overlapping cloud 6. A star touches point of upper part of eagle's beak; star ray points to right side of B in PLURIBUS. Line star pattern. Die crack from stem down to milling. Small die flaws in E of STATES, between E and S, and under S. Die crack from cloud under last S of STATES through top of O and down to base of F." This long-lived reverse die was used to strike 1798 BB-123 (earliest state), BB-124 (intermediate state, now relapped); and 1799 BB-152 (latest state) (PCGS # 6873) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 2870		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Large eagle, wide date, 13 arrows. . B-23, BB-105. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Verified. Nice light golden toning. The natural appearance of the toning shares the spotlight with firm (if not quite bold) devices and smooth (definitely smooth and choice) surfaces on either side. That puts it ahead of most other AU55 bust dollars of this date and variety. It also gives it a supreme advantage in terms of aesthetic appeal over other dates and varieties in the series. So whether the bidder is a die variety specialist or merely wishes to own a choice, representative draped bust, heraldic eagle specimen for, say, a Type collection, this is the coin to choose. Noteworthy are the arc star pattern on reverse. The obverse of BB-105 was earlier used on BB-104 and "usually lightly struck at the centers" according to the Bowers encyclopedia. Reverse H, as it is called, shows several die flaws, one between ST, another between TE, another at right of E in STATES. Curved die flaw above third upper right star on reverse. 5 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. This reverse was used to strike 1798 BB-105 (late state) and BB-106 (early state). Pop 2; 3 finer; 1 in 58; 1 in 61; 1 in 65. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,229
Lot 2871		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. PCGS graded AU-58 CAC Verified. Rarity 1. Lovely shades of light blue and gold colors. Very attractive, this little beauty should sell for a strong premium over "average" AU58 quality because the surfaces are excellent. What an early draped bust, heraldic eagle dollar should be! Pop 2; none finer @ PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 40057) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. Ex: Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Collection. True View Photograph Available on PCGS Set Registry (Certificate # 10956084). View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $15,525
Lot 2872		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-19, BB-155, Rarity 5. PCGS graded AU-50. Light gold with blue and shades of green colors. Nice luster. Another top-end specimen from this distinguished collector, a coin which has a beautiful overlay of medium shades on both sides. Nearly fully struck, with just a hint of weakness at the centers. Exceptional rims; outstanding fields. 1799 BB-155 is one of the key rarities of the year. Estimates are that only 70 to 110 exist today! The usual grade range is Very Fine or Extremely Fine, meaning that few higher grade coins are available to astute collectors of rare varieties.Pop 1; 1 in AU53; 1 in AU55. (PCGS # 40047) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,188
Lot 2873		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-16, BB-158, Rarity 2. PCGS graded AU-53. Well struck with even gun metal blue toning. Some luster visable. In such circumstances, the luster cannot stand alone. Desirable also is to see that this coin is struck with meticulous care by the dies, indeed, the hair definition is deep, detailed, exacting. Once word gets out about this collection of bust dollars, all over the country prospective bidders, young and old alike, will be preparing in order to devote themselves to the active auction sure to absorb everyone's attention. Pop 1; 1 in AU58. (PCGS # 40050) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,038
Lot 2874		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-12, BB-160, Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-45 CAC Verified. A hint of light toning with considerable luster visable. A very charming coin with luster in some of the devices and a choice surface long-time collectors would die for. Subtle hints of color on an otherwise endless array of shadings of gray; the toning, where it lightens on the highest parts, brings out the expansiveness of the design as well as the bold strike while enabling the unexpectedly beautiful eye appeal of this 1799 dollar. Pop 1; 1 in 55; 1 in 58. (PCGS # 40051) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,400
Lot 2875		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-16, BB-158, Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-45 CAC Verified. Light hint of blue and gold toning near the edges. A still lustrous coin with lighter toning in the middle yielding to deeper shades at the edge. Possessed of much finer surface originality and detail than is typically found for a 1799 silver dollar.Pop 1; 1 in 53; 3 in 58. (PCGS # 40050) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,945
Lot 2876		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-5, BB-157, Die State III. PCGS graded EF-45 CAC Verified. Well struck with nice toning on both sides. Extensive die cracks on the reverse characterize this interesting variety. Well struck, pleasing to the eye. Not a thing impedes us from announcing this coin's full range of virtues. The toning swarms across the surface in various shades and colors of antique silver. Pop 1; 2 in AU58. (PCGS # 40049) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,750
Lot 2877		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-14, BB-167, Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-45. Shades of dark blue, gold and gun metal toning. A bold, uncompromising, uncleaned beauty. The coin displays level, rolling fields with dashes of richer steel gray around devices, richness that mingles on the surface with lighter shades. Few connoisseurs could have dreamed of such a group of bust coins together in one offering. Today, however, collectors are paying strong money for these, and well they should. Pop 1; 1 in AU50. (PCGS # 40058) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,370
Lot 2878		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-9, BB-166, Rarity 1. PCGS graded EF-40. Shades of soft gold and rose toning. 1799 BB-166 and BB-163 are the most plentiful varieties of the year. It seems likely that about 1,000 to 1,800 of each are known, in the view of the Bowers reference book on early dollars. "The population of BB-166 is distributed in a bell curve -- few extremely worn ones, some VG, more in Fine grade, a cluster at VF, fewer EF, still fewer AU, and only a small number of Mint State examples." Pop 1; 2 in 58. (PCGS # 40057) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,565
Lot 2879		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. NCS graded Details of AU-50. Obverse damage, but attractive color and detail. A very scarce variety. On the obverse of BB-156, the first star appears small and thin. The closest star is star 8 which is slightly closer to Y, than 7th star is to L. First star slightly farther from curl than last star is from bust. In the marriage to this reverse die, the top of the 1 in the date is refinished and straight cut. (The obverse die had several other pairings.) Meanwhile, Reverse G, as it is called, has a point of the star touching the point of upper part of eagle's beak; ray points to right edge of B in PLURIBUS. First A in AMERICA touches third feather only. Leaf points near center of upright of I in AMERICA. Clouds 1,7 and 8 have stars penetrating into them; other clouds have stars exceedingly close or touching. Far right edge of A is over cloud. The reverse die is unique to this 1799 BB-156 variety (PCGS # 6878) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. Ex: William Luebke Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,565
Lot 2880		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-12, BB-160 Rarity 3. Sharpness of AU-50. No Berries Red Book variety. Nicely toned with reflective fields. Die State III: Bolender-12a. Obverse cracks intensify. Crack from foot of 1 in 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. Reverse as preceding. A plentiful die state (PCGS # 40051) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,680
Lot 2881		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . BB-154. PCGS graded EF-45. Nice strike with even toning on both sides, the color all natural grays and quite lovely in this uncleaned state. Best of all, we can say without need of hedging that the coin is struck with controlled precision throughout, including full shield lines and complete E PLURIBUS UNUM on the ribbon. Die break from rim between ED to wing and top of shield. Die state III before additional breaks form. 1799 BB-154 is the second rarest die variety of 1799, and is exceeded only by BB-151. Bowers put his estimate at only 60 to 100 known. "Nearly all of these are in well-worn grades. A few coins described as Uncirculated came on the market years ago, but it is probable that most would grade less today. The BB-154 is an ideal example of a coin that the cherrypicker can hope to buy for a 'type' price. There may come a day when most early dollars on the market are attributed to BB numbers, but until then there is always the possibility of finding something quite rare for a nominal sum." (PCGS # 6878) . Estimated Value $3,400 - 3,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,830
Lot 2882		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. Sharpness of AU-50. Cleaned and retoned to a light and medium slate grey. A rather pleasing looking Bust Dollar despite the cleaning, well worth our conservative estimate. The year 1799 is, of course, an historic one in early America. It marked the death in late December 1799 of the so-called Father of the Country, George Washington, and ushered in a new if somewhat strident politics split between factions supporting John Adams (second President of the U.S., 1797-1801) and Thomas Jefferson's group of Anti-Federalists who came to power in the election of 1800. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 2883		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. Fine-12. BB-111. Die State VII. A late-stage die break in the shape of a comet crosses the portrait and extends down to the rim at the 13th star on this 1798 variety. From the Bowers encyclopedia: "1798 BB-111 is in the medium range of scarcity among dollars of this date. An estimated 250 to 450 exist. A perusal of auction data dramatically reveals that VF is a high grade for this issue, and that an EF specimen is noteworthy. The average grade of F-19 is one of the lower figures among 1798 silver dollars. This issue circulated extensively, to say the least." Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $930
Lot 2884		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. Irregular date, 13 stars on reverse. . B-15, BB-152, Rarity 3. PCGS graded VF-35. Light gold and rose blue undertones. Clean surfaces give this 1799 dollar an advantage over others in its numerical grade. Besides the attractively toned highlights the topmost hair on Liberty's portrait is complete, with similar eagle detail on the reverse. Pop 1; 1 in EF40; 1 in AU50. (PCGS # 40045) . Die notes: Uses the reverse of 1798: Struck from the same die as BB-123 and BB-124 of the 1798 dollars, the 5 berries are the smallest of any variety of the 1799 date. A die crack joins stem end to border below. This is significant as the only 1799 dollar with a "line pattern " of stars on the reverse. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,760
Lot 2885		1799 Draped Bust Dollar. 8 stars left, 5 right. . B-23, BB-159, Rarity 4. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Verified. Lovely blue and golden toning on both sides. Very attractive coin. Only 5 stars to right of bust. Desirable Red Book variety. The obverse stars are arranged eight to the left and five to the right; the only 1799 with this peculiar layout. This obverse die used to strike 1799 BB-159 only. It is paired with Reverse I: U in UNITED is defective at upper left, due to broken U punch. On BB-159 the upper berries are very small. Far right edge of A is over the junction of clouds 3 and 4. This reverse was kept busy: first used to strike 1799 BB-158, during which time it had its first relapping (berries weak), next coining BB-159, then BB-158 again, then, second relapping (removing berries), BB-160 and, finally, BB-161. Let's pray it went to Die Heaven for such honest yeoman work! Pop 1; 1 in AU58. (PCGS # 40063) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $18,975
Lot 2886		1799/8 Draped Bust Dollar. 15 stars on reverse. . B-3, BB-141, Rarity 3. PCGS graded AU-58. A hint of light gold toning with lots of luster. Well struck. Lustrous surfaces are a must for this grade, and a coin which has grand overall eye appeal. The above-average strike complements this eye-appeal and, some might say, adds immeasurably to the appearance. Each star full, all of the hair strands sharp and complete; the eagle, beautifully rendered. If a buyer wishes to acquire just a single bust dollar in this value and grade range, then this lovely 1799 overdate should be the one chosen! Pop 1; 1 in MS62. (PCGS # 40064) . Reverse Die diagnostics: 15 stars; this is definitive, although to the uninitiated the two extra stars are not readily seen, at least at first. The two supernumerary stars are nearly lost in cloud 1 and cloud 8, and just the points show. The one protruding from the bottom of cloud 1 is the most easily seen. 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. Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $12,650
Lot 2887		1800 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-4a, BB-186. ANACS graded MS-61. Light adjustment marks on the obverse. Nice light goldtoning on both sides. Faithful to every detail from a above-average blow by the dies, this handsome coin has very sharp hair and full stars (the latter feature unusual on any bust dollar). An especially attractive example of this Type, with contrast between the medium toned satiny fields and significantly lighter accented devices. Die state III with extensive die cracks on obverse. Die crack from border up through entire 1 of date and bust to 12th star. Another crack through first star to curl under ribbon. Another crack between IB touching left lower part of B down through hair. Crack along inner points of 10th to 12th stars. Always found weakly struck. Considerably scarcer than the preceding. The 1800 BB-186 is one of the scarcer varieties of a year which has quite a few elusive die combinations. Bowers estimates that only 150 to 275 are known, primarily in circulated grades to and including Extremely Fine and About Uncirculated (PCGS # 6887) . Estimated Value $15,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2888		1800 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-16, BB-187, Rarity 2. PCGS graded AU-55. Lovely shades of blue, purple and rose toning. An hard to believe array of deep natural gray patina overlays the luster highlights. Nicely struck with the design comparable to the best preserved specimens of this variety. Naturally, a sharp coin like this will have a marked effect on the life of the early bust dollar collecting community. Pop 2; 1 in MS63. (PCGS # 40073) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2889		1800 Draped Bust Dollar. . B-8, BB-188. NCS graded Details of VF-20. Plugged and improperly cleaned. A mostly untoned example which has clear detail on the legends and in the main devices. What toning there is surrounds the stars and legends. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 2890		1800 Draped Bust Dollar. "Dotted date" from die breaks. PCGS graded AU-50 CAC Verified. Rarity 2-3. Light golden toning on both sides. Some luster still visable. The distinguishing feature of this obverse is its raised bumps possibly caused by rust on the die in the area of the first 0 in the date. Has long been a favorite with collectors since these tend to be found choice, with sharp design detail. Pop 1; 2 finer, 1 in 53, 1 in 55 (PCGS # 40078) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. Ex: Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Collection. True View Photograph Available on PCGS Set Registry. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,338
Lot 2891		1800 Draped Bust Dollar. Wide date, low 8. . B-10, BB-190, Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-45 CAC Verified. Light shades of blue, gold and lilac colors. A shallow indentation on the cheek. A gorgeous Extremely Fine bust dollar of the optimum, hand-picked order. The extremely original surfaces show signs of mingled luster and toning. Agreeably well struck to say the least, although not fully so, but near enough to merit reference here. The only soft areas are at the shield and eagle's head (partially the slight circulation also accounts for weakness in the design in these two areas). Choice rims on both sides. The ownership of this coin is straightforward, and can be done provided you swing your bidder card early and repeatedly, and avoid the sand traps of competing bidders who may be glaring menacingly out of the corners of their eyes. Pop 1; 3 finer; 1 in 50; 1 in 55; 1 in 58. (PCGS # 40076) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,830
Lot 2892		1800 Draped Bust Dollar. 10 arrows. . B-15, BB-195, Rarity 4. PCGS graded AU-53. Light hint of toning on both sides. A solid AU53 in all regards. The naturally toned surfaces are enveloped with light to medium gray hues, the strike is clear-cut for a coin struck over 200 years ago, though a little shy from full at the centers. Best of all, the eye appeal is nothing short of exceptional. Pop 1; 1 finer in 55. (PCGS # 40080) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,763
Lot 2893		1800 Draped Bust Dollar. "AMERICAI". PCGS graded AU-50. Rarity 2. Lovely light golden toning on both sides. Some luster still visable around the stars and legends. Desirable Red Book variety with die marker's raised mark after the second A in AMERICA. Pop 3; 2 finer, 1 in 55, 1 in 61 (PCGS # 40082) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. Ex: Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Collection. True View Photograph Available on PCGS Set Registry (Certificate # 10955763). View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,763
Lot 2894		1800 Draped Bust Dollar. "AMERICAI". . B-11, BB-191 Rarity 5. PCGS graded VF-35. Shades of light blue gun metal grey colors with a few old hairline strokes on the portrait. A desirable Red Book variety. This is by far the rarer of the two AMERICAI varieties (same reverse used on both BB-191 and BB-192). BB-191 dollars survive to the extent of an estimated 200 to 350 coins, ranking it among the scarcer issues of a year with many elusive varieties. The desirability of BB-191 is greatly increased by the AMERICAI feature on the reverse, of course, which is the result of a stray mark from a punch that is in the right position to make it appear (with some imagination) as the letter I, hence AMERICAI. Bolender thought to label it as "excessively rare" and noted that it took him 35 years to find a specimen! Don't let the grass grow under your feet that long before you place your bid. Pop 1; 1 finer in 50. (PCGS # 40081) . Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,500. The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,645
Lot 2895		1801 Draped Bust Dollar. PCGS graded AU-55. BB-213. Nice light golden toning with lovely mid-level antique grays throughout from careful storage, lack of cleaning, as the natural process of aging silver took its slow course. The strike should be mentioned on this specimen. For the strike is outstanding, including the center. Each little feather and line in the shield is sharp. As are the other features where collectors are wont to look and (on other coins, but not this) to criticize. A worthy coin for a collector's Type collection. Pop 13; 25 finer; 17 in 58; 5 in 62; 1 in 63; 1 in 64; 1 in 65. (PCGS # 6893) . Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000. Ex: Cardinal Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold

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