Lot 913
1800 B-8, BB-188 Rarity 4. PCGS graded VF-35. CAC Approved. Light gray toning on both sides. An extremely attractive coin for this conservative grade, the surfaces are plainly above-average while color (light to medium gray) is all original and the shade which collectors prefer, having encountered too many cleaned specimens "out there." Centers are strong on the obverse but slightly weaker on the reverse. This is often seen. Portions of E PLURIBUS UNUM are indistinct, and the eagle’s head and neck somewhat flat, although we must say that the shield lines are mainly intact. To reiterate, a highly commendable Draped Bust Dollar.
Die note: Bolender said this: "Look for the die 'dot' inside lower part of R, near the left upright, in LIBERTY." This easily distinguishes this die, which was also used for BB-189.
Three upper stars on right on reverse do not touch clouds. Three upper stars on left on reverse each have one point touching clouds. Leaf points slightly left of center of I in AMERICA. Star enters eagle's mouth, upper part of beak closing down on side of star point. Letter A just touches 3rd and 4th feathers. AME do not join each other. Very large berries. A over clouds 2 and 3. Tip of arrowhead under center of U in UNITED. Reverse die used to strike 1800 BB-188 only (PCGS # 6887) .
Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700.
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