1802/1 $1 BB-231 MS(PCGS#40091)

The Regency Auction 26

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

4

Grade

AU55

Price

18,213

Lot Description

An amazing, high grade survivor! Dave Bowers estimates that perhaps 100-175 examples survive in all grades, and his most recent list of "Notable Specimens" range in grade from AU58 to XF45. This GEM AU has a bold, totally original look. Richly toned on both the obverse and reverse, a wealth of underlying satiny silver luster glows from under the dove, pewter, gold, and olive patina. Ms. Liberty, the eagle, and all the devices are boldly struck and retaining bold definition with only the slightest hint of high point friction. PCGS 5, NGC 2, CAC 3. No CAC approved AU55s have ever sold in auction (an NGC AU55+ CAC sold in June 2016 for $11,750). All the AU55s that have previously sold in auction were B-4, BB-232 which is a much more common variety. As such, this condition census B-1, BB-231 should bring a strong premium from the early dollar specialist! Cert. Number 34629681 PCGS # 6898