Lot 1075
1799 Draped Bust $1 B-21, BB-169. Rarity 3. PCGS graded AU-58. Dancing cartwheel luster careens off the satiny, matte-like surfaces of this attractively toned AU58 with extensive areas of mint frost remaining. Not only does the luster adhere within the main devices on both sides, but it extends across the fields. The only touch of friction seems to be on the highest points of the design. As to the design itself, everything is bold here, indeed outstanding for the variety. A blend of toning shades can be seen on both sides. A genuinely handsome Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle silver dollar. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety. (PCGS # 40060) .
Die notes: This is the only use of Obverse 11 (per the Bowers numbering scheme): Star 8 much closer to Y than star 1 to curl, or star 7 to L, or star 13 to bust. Star 1 is farthest from hair. In date, numeral 1 is close to curl. Slight die roughness below first star, between milling and curl. The second star on the obverse is repunched and the obverse shows die rust which becomes extensive on the late die state. The obverse is similar in appearance to BB-154 and BB-155; identification is simplified by the reverse which reuses the 1799 BB-167 die.
Estimated Value $17,000 - 18,000.
Ex; Hesselgesser/Queller Collection.
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