Lot 917
1802. Narrow Date B-6, BB-241 Rarity 1. PCGS graded AU-53. Frosty and mostly untoned. This attractive, well struck coin has a few light marks across the portrait an in the obverse field. Luster is present in most areas, indicating a very short time spent in circulation. We see frost around the stars and date, under LIBERTY and around, within, and upon her profile. The reverse shows even more frostiness, possibly because this side of the coin has greater detail that protects the delicate field surface. Probably a good many 1802 Bust Dollars are not nearly as well struck as this handsome piece, with no suggestion or even a whisper of weakness at the hair curls or scroll with E PLURIBUS UNUM. Rims are outstanding as well. This variety noted for its late intermediate die state. The reverse has a noticeable break along the inner dentils from D of UNITED to A of STATES, with another starting above the (O)F and continuing across the tops of AM to the rim. Pop 27; 71 finer (PCGS # 6895) .
Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500.
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