Lot 1330
1799 Draped Bust Dollar. . BB-155, B-19. NGC graded AU-53. Nice even toning on both sides. A high degree of residual luster distinguishes the satiny silver gray surfaces from others of the AU53 grade which are less pulsating even though in technically similar state of preservation. Collectors familiar with the series will recognize this difference at once. 1799 BB-155 is one of the key rarities of the year. It may be that as few as 70 to 110 exist today. Nevertheless, as of 2007, there are more coins available than there are specialized collectors desiring to pay a significant premium for them; thus, specimens sell for little more than "type" prices. View this, then, as an advantage for anyone wishing to get involved in early dollars. Most examples of the 1799 BB-155 dollar are in lower grades through Extremely Fine. Only a few AU and Mint State coins exist. Ideal for a Type set. Pop 2; 1 in AU55; 1 in AU58.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500.
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