Lot 5092
1799 B-10, BB-163 Normal Date 7X6 Stars Rarity 2. PCGS graded AU-58+ PQ. CAC Approved. Subset of PCGS # 40043. In a new secure plus holder. A luminous gem (as it were) for the About Uncirculated 58 grade, and a coin of optimum quality for the connoisseur of fine numismatic properties: The luster is still evident throughout the devices and into the fields generally, as well, plus the strike is not just nearly full, being quite crisp in most places, but unquestionably full! In our opinion this coin should be regraded to Mint State.
Compare with 1799 BB-156. In this combination the "pocket" or "cobweb" under throat (die clash mark) has been removed by relapping the die. Upper side of r in date is a straight line. The Bolender Collection specimen shows a light die crack through last three stars. (Early die states do not show the obverse crack through stars 11-13.) Obverse die used to strike 1799 BB-156 (with clash marks), BB-157, BB-161 (now relapped), BB-162, BB-163, and BB-164. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 40054) .
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
The Dr. Hesselgesser Collection.
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