Lot 3053
1799. 7 stars left, 6 right. BB-161; B-23 R4. PCGS graded AU-55. Even light golden toning on both sides, beautifully original, well balanced, with grand eye appeal. Furthermore, the strike is very crisp and detailed for a dollar minted in 1799. The holder shows 8 X 5 stars which is wrong, since this is BB-159 with only 5 stars to right of bust. The obverse stars are arranged eight to the left and five to the right; the only 1799 with this peculiar arrangement. The reason for this configuration is unknown. Bowers suggests it may have been a blundered die, or the engraver may have accidentally punched the eight stars on the left after just having cut a die for a 1799 $10 gold coin (all of which have stars arranged 8x5 this year) (PCGS # 6881) .
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500.
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