1800 $1 BB-181 MS(PCGS#40067)

May 2012 Pre-Long Beach Auction #69 U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

1302

Grade

AU53

Price

7,188

Lot Description

Lot 1302 1800 B-1, BB-181 Normal Date Rarity 5.PCGS graded AU-53.Subset of PCGS # 6887. In a new secure plus holder. Condition Census. A resplendent example of the finest order for the modest About Uncirculated 53 grade. Some lingering luster graces the reddish golden to champagne and gray surfaces. Sharply struck for the date, easily finer in sharpness than even higher grade specimens, with some minor weakness indicated on the eagle's head and breast along with the right half of the scroll where UNUM disappears. A small mark adjacent to the eagle's neck where the scroll crosses. Otherwise, the fields fresh and free of abrasions. Pop 2; 1 finer in 55 for the variety (PCGS # 40067) . Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. The Dr. Hesselgesser Collection.