Lot 1574
1797 Draped Bust Dollar. 10 stars left, 6 right. . BB-71, B-3. NGC graded EF-45. Nice even toning on both sides with the fields yielding the most developed "old silver" patina in the low to medium range, while the hair curls and tops of the cheek and eagle show more contrasting, and lighter, "rubbed silver" accents. A most enjoyable quality and one furthered by the mark-free condition of the coin. Rims too are in exemplary condition for a silver dollar made so long ago.
This die pair has an obverse with 16 stars, only six at right facing bust. A die dot close to the bottom right of the second digit makes the date read 17.97 (some squinting to see this is required); the last 7 is higher than 179. The star arrangement of 10 stars to the left and six to the right is the only one of its kind in the dollar series. The obverse die was used to strike 1797 BB-71 only. Turning next to Reverse A, there are large letters in legend, with 8 berries in left branch. A leaf ends under the middle of E in STATES. The lowest berry near the ribbon bow is on outside of wreath. Dollars from this die pair were struck on large planchets. Pop 15; 18 finer for the variety.
Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000.
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| Realized $9,200 |
