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.
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| Realized $4,830 |
