Lot 2350
1799 Draped Bust Dollar. Normal date. PCGS graded AU-58. A superb example of this common die variety, each device is fully struck and the entire coin is a steel gray color with good luster in the fields. The only hint of weakness is on the second star on the left, and this is diagnostic to the variety. Far better than most encountered, this particular coin not only barely circulated (if at all) but has far better surfaces than is typical, even for this lofty grade. Note the vein details on the leaves and crispness of the eagle's feathers. There are circular die polishing lines on the obverse, and these can be seen in Liberty's hair and in her drapery lines. As this obverse was used extensively, the coiner removed the die and polished it up a bit, and these lines are the result. The obverse die cracked through the first 9 up through Liberty, just touching the tip of her chin and out star nine to the rim, another crack joins this one and continues up in the field below the Y. On the reverse, we note a crack through the tops of MERICA. Although a common variety, few could survive with such choice surfaces in this high grade. We were unable to trace the provenance on this coin.
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
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