Lot 2867
1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Small eagle, 15 stars on obverse. . B-22, BB-81, Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-45 PQ. Shades of gold and blue toning. A few old marks by the stars at left. Pleasing medium gray color and choice surfaces of this attractively toned Extremely Fine. The shading is what bidders like to observe on an original-surface, uncleaned specimen. The strike is somewhat above average, with strong design elements.
BB-81 is the only 1798 dollar with 15 stars. This die was made in 1795 or before June 1796, during which time 15 stars were standard; the die was complete except for the date. In 1798 the uncompleted die had the date added and was used to coin this variety. The highest wave of hair is incomplete, probably from relapping, which also caused certain lower hair curls to be incomplete. B and R in LIBERTY each tilted slightly right. Pop 1; 1 in AU53, 1 in AU55. (PCGS # 40007) .
Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000.
The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection.
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