Lot 1617
1795 Draped Bust Dollar. Centered bust. NGC graded EF-45. Nice natural toning with just as nice surface appearance, the bust of Liberty is centrally placed on BB-52, one of only two 1795 draped bust varieties. Pop 5; 5 finer for the variety.
The making of design punches, such as the portrait of Miss Liberty, the eagle, and, to a lesser extent, the wreath, was assigned to a skilled engraver. The preparation of numeral, star, leaf, letter, and other small punches was sometimes done on a contract basis with outsiders which may account for irregularities and mistakes in some of these design elements.
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500.
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