Lot 1776
1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, wide date, 13 arrows. ANACS graded AU-55. A condition rarity that is seldom offered above extremely fine, this coin is likely high in the Condition Census for the variety. The surfaces are generally untoned, with ample white luster to tease the eye. Well struck for the variety, this is Bowers die state IV, struck after the obverse had cracked, but before the dies were lapped. We note some scattered tick marks, one at the inner point of star six, one just above the head below the I of LIBERTY, and a couple in the field above Liberty's chest. On the reverse, we note some strange parallel lines running through the shield in line with the D of UNITED to the I of AMERICA, these may be adjustment marks that were nearly hidden by the strike, or some minor post minting contact, but they are clearly not from the dies. An important high grade specimen that will no doubt be eagerly sought-after by collectors.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,500.
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