Lot 2858
1797 Draped Bust Dollar. 10 stars left, 6 right. . B-3, BB-71, Rarity 2. NGC graded EF-40. Even gun metal toning. A nicely toned example with a nuance of faint platinum iridescence on both sides. The strike is bold enough to escape criticism, although perhaps a hint of weakness at the hair and the eagle should be noted. Regarding the presence of adjustment lines, there are several on the reverse crossing the lower body of the eagle. Rims are free of bruises or marks. This is one of three Red Book varieties listed for 1797. Many advanced collectors, once they've acquired a date-run from 1794-1803, take up the mantle of expanding into the major, most visible die varieties as listed in A Guide Book of United States Coins. Pop 8; 36 finer.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500.
The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection.
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