Lot 1160
1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, close date. ANACS graded VF-25. One of the classic rarities of the Bust dollar series, the obverse die broke quickly with a heavy crack from the rim near the first star to the tops of the 179 of the date. Nearly every coin seen of this variety is a different die state with the crack growing progressively worse with every coin struck. A few are seen with only a trace of the crack, which starts between the 17 of the date and makes its way to the left towards the rim below the first star. This particular coin is actually a fairly early state, with the crack heavy over the 179, but weak by the time it nears the star. Toned with dark gray hues in the fields, lighter silver on the devices, which are well struck. There are several rim knocks, including two over RTY and another below the first star, and other smaller ones on the obverse. On the reverse, we see rim marks over the first A of AMERICA and other smaller ones as well. No other circulation problems worthy of note, and a very rare coin in all grades, with perhaps 30 known in all.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
From the John Haugh collection.
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