Lot 1607
1803 Draped Bust Dollar. Large 3. . B-5, BB-255. PCGS graded AU-50. Attractive toning on both sides. A worldly measure of pouring smooth gray "antique silver" color livens up the wide expanse of mark-free surface. The fields are for all intents and purposes excel others in this About Uncirculated category, and the strike is intrepid enough to call for special mention, including sharp stars and hair.
The Large 3 variety is the easiest to catalog variety of 1803: Thick top to 3 in date, star 13 close to bust, star 1 distant from hair. On the left, stars 1-2 and 5-6 are closer than any others, while stars 4-5 are the most widely separated. On the right, the stars are remarkably evenly spaced. The 180 wide, and 3 a trifle low at base. The 3 is lightly double punched at its base and has a spur at its bottom. This obverse die used to strike 1803 BB-255 only. Pop 3; 2 in 53; 1 in 55 for the variety.
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000.
Ex Dr. Hesselgesser.
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