Lot 1600
1800. B-2, BB-182. Rarity 6. NGC graded Mint Error XF-40. Incomplete Planchet. Has a small planchet clip at the 5th star on obverse, barely noticed in the grading holder. Mostly untoned with reflective fields. Entirely original, attractive, well struck for this sometimes problematic year, and eye-appeal it top-notch.
1800 BB-182 is one of the great rarities of the year. Only an estimated 30 to 50 are known to exist according the authoritative Bowers Silver Dollar Encyclopedia (which is somewhat dated and, sadly out of print, but the underlying estimates as to population are generally first-rate).
According to the author, "Years ago, the issue was regarded as unique. J.W. Haseltine knew of only one, and M.H. Bolender stated the same, noting that it may have been the Haseltine specimen that came under his view. Thus, when Bolender's book went to press in 1950, it was believed that there was just a single coin extant.
"Since then, additional pieces have been recognized. BB-182 is not only remarkable for its rarity, but also for the fact that all known specimens show evidence of circulation. Among examples which have been reported, not a single piece makes the AU level. It appears that the finest grade is about EF40.". Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,400
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