Lot 1524
1799/8. 15 Stars Reverse B-3, BB-141 Rarity 3. PCGS graded VF-35. Nice light gray natural toning on both sides. As is well known among Bust Dollar specialists, Dr. Hesselgesser maintained strict standards when selecting coins for his collections (plural, since he is an avid collector). This handsome 1799 offering is representative. It offers the collector natural peripheral toning; lighters silver-gray shades inwards, and superlative rims that are free from knocks. While we couldn't describe the coin as "picture perfect" is clearly rates high in terms of its aesthetic appeal.
BB-141 of 1799 has the last 9 punched over previous 8, and definitive as such; the only overdate die of the year. The last 9 of date is also very close to bust. Stars very close together as well. By contrast, the letters of LIBERTY are widely spaced. Die flaws at left base of E, under RT, and above R (PCGS # 6883) .
Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700.
Ex: Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Collection.
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