Lot 1297
1799 B-17, BB-164 Rarity 2. NGC graded AU-50. Light gold and blue toning. A circular toned area noted in the topmost hair. Highly radiant in the fields and across most devices with largely natural light gray patina. There is some blue-gold within the outer margins and smooth fields and highlights on both sides. All but fully struck, with just a insubstantial touch of weakness at the juncture of the right wing of the eagle where it meets the edge of the (sharp) shield. Full strong motto on the ribbon. Full features in the arrows and leaves. Pop 3; 6 finer at NGC for the variety .
Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000.
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