Lot 1410
1798 B-23, BB-105 Rarity 3. PCGS graded AU-55. CAC Approved. Wide date. Nicely toned. A luminous example of optimum quality for the AU55 grade: The luster is extensive, frosty, unbeatable; as well, and the strike is nearly full, being quite crisp in most places with the exception of the central portion of the motifs on obverse and reverse. This is a characteristic of most 1798 varieties.
The distinctive reverse (Reverse "H") on this variety is noted for having several die flaws, one between ST, another between TE, another at right of E in STATES. There is also a curved die flaw above third upper right star on reverse. 5 small berries, the two above closest together. Leaf point is under left foot of I in AMERICA. Star distant from eagle's beak. Arc star pattern; star ray points to center of B in PLURIBUS. 13 arrows. This reverse die was used to strike 1798 BB-105 (late state) and BB-106 (early state). Pop 1; 1 finer in 58 for the variety (PCGS # 40022) .
Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500.
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