Lot 614
1799 B-6, BB-162. Rarity 4. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely blue and gold toning. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety. Recently added to the census. The finest known coin for this variety at either service. Extremely difficult to obtain in high grade. The Hesselgesser specimen is graded MS62, besides that, locating another Mint State example is quite an arduous task.
Offered here is an exceptional Choice MS63 specimen, not only of the scarce BB-162 variety but, for wider appeal, of the Draped Bust dollar with Large Eagle reverse. Many die varieties exist for this design from 1798 to 1803; however, as the coins were made for circulation purposes, Mint States are rarely found. On the obverse the hair strands are clearly delineated including the delicate lovelock curl on Liberty's neck; stars each have sharp, well defined centers and thin, needle-point rays, while the dentils are complete around the border (although stronger in certain areas than in others). The usual point of light striking, namely the neck of the eagle, the upper part of the wing, the stars above the eagle, and certain of the clouds (particularly at the upper right) are sharply defined on this beautiful example. The dentils are especially bold and wide on this side. Add to these aspects the lovely patina of the coin generating exceptional eye appeal, as well as its status among coins of the general year (without respect to the choice condition) as being one of very few graded this high by PCGS, and you have a winner by any evaluation (PCGS # 40053) .
Estimated Value $55,000 - 60,000.
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