Lot 5085
1799 B-16, BB-158 Normal Date 7X6 Stars Rarity 2. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. Subset of PCGS # 40043. In a new secure plus holder. The strike, clarity of fields, and eye appeal should qualify this coin for a MS62++. A superb About Uncirculated 58 bust dollar is not something most collectors see every day, but how often does anyone encounter a collection like Dr. Hesselgesserís? It may also be counted as one of the finest known of any of the 1799 BB-158 variety, As a type coin, this piece would be a coin of great desirability -- one of the most attractive Draped Bust, Large Eagle dollars anywhere in its grade class. To those who collect by die variety, it takes on added significance, and it would surely be the centerpiece of a great collection of Bust Dollars by B & BB number! Pop 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety. (PCGS # 40050)
Die note: On this variety, the reverse U in UNITED is defective at upper left part, which is cut off, due to employment of a defective U punch. Point of star touches point of lower part of eagle's beak; ray points to left serif at left side of U in PLURIBUS. Star under cloud 1 is noticeably smaller than any other. A in AMERICA rests on 4th feather. Leaf point is under left side of upright of I. Upper right star has only one point touching cloud 8 (whereas two points of this star touch the cloud on the BB-157 reverse). Far right edge of A is over junction of clouds 3 and 4.
Reverse first used to strike 1799 BB-158, during which time it had its first relapping (berries weak), next coining BB-159, then BB-158 again, then, second relapping (removing berries), BB-160 and, finally, BB-161 (PCGS # 40050) .
Estimated Value $18,000-UP.
The Dr. Hesselgesser Collection.
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