Lot 1182
1797 $1 B-3, BB-71 Rarity 2. 10x6 Stars. PCGS graded VF-30. Pop 1; 8 finer for the variety, 2 in 40, 4 in 45, 1 in 55, 1 in 58. Lovely golden hues add to the eye appeal quite nicely. No distinguishing features other than the expected light circulation marks on either side for the grade. Choice rims (PCGS # 40004) .
Die characteristics: OBVERSE 1 with 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. The star arrangement of 10 stars to the left and six to the right is unique in the dollar series. This obverse found on 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. Three leaves below eagle's right (observer's left) wing. Reverse die used to strike 1797 BB-71 only.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500.
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