Lot 5133
1803 B-5, BB-252 Small 3 Rarity 3. PCGS graded AU-53. Subset of PCGS # 6900. In a new secure plus holder. A splendid dove-gray specimen with even, mar-free surfaces that show amazing purity and lack of deterioration despite over 208 years since it was minted! With such gorgeous surfaces, it confirms the grade that the coin is struck with mathematical precision by the dies.
Thin top to 3, the 3 too high. Figures of date all close. Stars 8 and 13 are about equidistant from Y and bust, and much closer than stars 1 and 7 are from hair and L.
With an estimated population of 201 to 500 coins, 1803 BB-252 is the second most plentiful variety of this year. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 40097) .
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
The Dr. Hesselgesser Collection.
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