Lot 1596
1799. Irregular date, 13 stars on reverse. B-15, BB-152. Rarity 3. NGC graded VF-30. Grey toning on both sides.
Die Notes: This 1799 continues the use of a reverse of 1798 and is struck from the same die as BB-123 and BB-124 of the 1798 dollars. The 5 berries are the smallest of any variety of the 1799 date. A die crack joins stem end to border below. This is significant as the only 1799 dollar with a "line pattern " of stars on the reverse. Most seen are very weakly struck on the reverse stars, as here (but not as weak as on 1798 BB-124, on which the weakness was caused by an extensively damaged lower right obverse die being opposite on the coin). Far right edge of A is over cloud 3. Reverse die used to strike 1798 BB-123 (earliest state), BB-124 (intermediate state, now relapped); and 1799 BB 152 (latest state). Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000
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