Lot 2884
1799 Draped Bust Dollar. Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-45. Even dark grey toning, deepest around the devices and stars, lightening in the open fields, and lighter still on the high points giving the classic uncleaned "rubbed silver" contrast that collectors so admire on these elusive early date. 1799 BB-169 is in the middle range of availability among the varieties of this year. 450 to 850 are believed to exist. Most are in lower grades up through Extremely Fine. About Uncirculated and finer coins are rare. Pop 1; 3 finer, 1 in 50, 1 in 55, 1 in 58 (PCGS # 40060) .
Estimated Value $3,400 - 3,600.
The Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection.
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| Realized $4,140 |
