Lot 2877
1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Small eagle, 13 stars on obverse. NGC graded AU-58. NGC #3003310-004. Nicely toned. Although slightly more plentiful than the 15 Stars variety (BB-81), this is undoubtedly one of the finest examples available to collectors, a rock-solid About Uncirculated 58 coin. According to the Condition Census in the Bowers and Borckardt silver dollar guide, the roster of "finest known" examples is 64-50-50-45 (multiples), placing this piece just one notch below the ultimate MS64 example and well ahead of the lower range pieces. This is an outstanding coin representative of the draped bust, small eagle with 13 stars Type. Ideal sharpness of details is plain on both sides, with even the exposed areas free from marks, devoid of harm or even simple discoloration. Lovely light to medium gray toning covers both sides, typical (but now often unavailable "antique silver" color from old time collections. There is also a trace of silvery peripheral radiance from the remaining luster. This is most noticeable on the reverse. To put it quite simply, luster is surprisingly strong even for this lofty grade. A wonderful opportunity for the Type Set collector to acquire one of the highest-quality examples of this important early type coin. NGC Pop 1; 1 finer in 60 (PCGS # 6867) .
Estimated Value $70,000 - 75,000.
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