Lot 1303
1800 B-2, BB-182 Normal Date Rarity 6. PCGS graded VF-35. CAC Approved. Subset of PCGS # 6887. In a new secure plus holder. It seems that nothing higher than EF40 is available for this variety, which places this VF35 high on the Condition Census; even so, few are available even in this grade. Smooth gray finish that is lighter on the devices and then deeperns to normal old-silver hues. There are a few light contact marks from its days spent in circulation, far fewer in number than one sees on most Draped Bust dollars in this grade, however. The rims show some of the widest dentils we have seen on 1800.
Bowers writes this about BB-182ís rarity: 1800 BB-182 is one of the great rarities of the year. Only an estimated 13 to 30 are known to exist. Years ago, the issue was regarded as unique. J.W. Haseltine knew of only one, and M.H. Bolender stated the same, noting that it may have been the Haseltine specimen that came under his view. Thus, when Bolender's book went to press in 1950, it was believed that there was just a single coin extant.
Since then, additional pieces have been recognized. BB-182 is not only remarkable for its rarity, but also for the fact that all known specimens show evidence of circulation. Among examples which have been reported, not a single piece makes the AU level. It appears that the finest grade is about EF40.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300.
The Dr. Hesselgesser Collection.
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