Lot 1088
1801 B-2, BB-212 Rarity 3. PCGS graded MS-61. Boldly struck with nice even toning. The recorded mintage of only 54,545 pieces is low by most measures, certainly low for a Draped Bust dollar! Furthermore of the Heraldic Eagle type dollars, the 1801 date has the lowest number certified in Mint State by PCGS, thus these should sell for a strong premium today. Date collectors would do well to secure this elusive condition rarity, for few are offered and it may be years before another crosses the auction block. There are four die pairings used for circulation strikes in 1801, all are available with patience, with Mint State coins the most challenging. There are three examples listed in the Bowers Encyclopedia of silver dollars as MS-63 of this variety, plus one from an 1895 appearance, likely included in the three noted. Next in the Census is this particular coin as the sole MS-61. Condition Census quality and worthy of a bold bid to capture this rare Bust dollar. Pop 1; 2 finer in 63 for the variety at PCGS (PCGS # 40084) .
Estimated Value $30,000 - 33,000.
|
| |
| Unsold |
