Lot 975
1798. Large eagle, close date. B-25, BB-123, Rarity 4. PCGS graded VF-30. Light gray toning on both sides whose pleasing originality is there for all to see, a mellow gray patina, somewhat deeper in the shield stripes, while lighter shades accent the high points. Large production runs began in 1798, after much smaller mintage in 1796 and 1797. Since die life was short back in the 1790s, this forced the Mint to use numerous new dies, each with its own peculiarities and charm. No two are quite alike. This makes the early bust series all the more interesting (PCGS # 6873) .
Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800.
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| Realized $2,409 |
