Lot 1057
1797 Draped Bust $1 B3, BB-71 10X6 Stars. Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-40. A sharp-quality example of the premium quality one likes in Dr. Hesselgesser's collection, something very positive to say for this actively collected design. Swirling bands of steel to iridescent color blend naturally with pale golden russet-lavender highlights on the choice surfaces. Just about fully struck, with just a dash of weakness at the centers, as almost always seen. Pop 2; 6 finer; 4 in 45; 1 in 55; 1 in 58. Only 9 examples graded for the variety @ PCGS. (PCGS # 40004) .
No other use of either obverse or reverse die is known. On the obverse, 16 stars, only six at right facing bust. A die dot close to the bottom right of the second digit makes the date read 17.97 (some imagination is required); the last 7 is high. The star arrangement of 10 stars to the left and six to the right is unique in the dollar series. Obverse die used to strike 1797 BB-71 only.
Reverse A: Large letters in legend. 8 berries in left branch. Leaf ends under middle of E in STATES. Lowest berry near ribbon bow is on outside of wreath. Large planchet. A leaf is almost below the T in UNITED, a berry is under the center of the first T in STATES, another leaf is past the O in OF and another leaf is very close to the R in AMERICA. Three leaves below eagle's right (observer's left) wing. Reverse die used to strike 1797 BB-71 only.
Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000.
Ex; Hesselgesser Collection.
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