Lot 5115
1801 B-1, BB-211 Wide Date Rarity 3. PCGS graded AU-58. Subset of PCGS # 6893. In a new secure plus holder. Condition Census. A spanking fresh About Uncirculated specimen of the optimum quality for this actively collected design. Smooth fields blend effortlessly with pale gray highlights on the satin surfaces. Furthermore, this is a well-struck example with good details. It has no bothersome abrasions or points of wear. It has, indeed, the hallmark of Dr. Hesselgesserís infallible eagle-eye for quality: utter charm and beauty! Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety .
Die characteristics: The distance from 1 in date to curl is about the same as the distance from star 8 to upper right serif of Y. The so-called Wide Date, most space between 180, the 01 closest; this traditional nomenclature is only useful if you have a Close Date (BB-214) on hand with which to compare it. The first 1 not very close to curl. The last 1 about as far from bust as first 1 is from curl. Star 8 close to Y. Other three key stars-7, 1, and 13-are distant from L, hair, and bust. Small dot to left of center dot. Right serif of I is level with left serif of B (on BB-214, the serif of B is higher). The obverse die used to strike 1801 BB-211 (earliest use), BB-212 (intermediate use), and BB-213 (latest use) (PCGS # 40083) .
Estimated Value $18,000-UP.
The Dr. Hesselgesser Collection.
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