1799 $1 BB-156 MS(PCGS#40048)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2379

Grade

AU55

Price

6,756

Lot Description

1799 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. B-7a, BB-156. Rarity-4. BB Die State III. AU-55 (NGC). An advanced type or variety specialist will appreciate the outstanding quality, as the overall grade and eye appeal are high. The color is attractive, uniform rich russet-gold on both sides. The fields show slight reflectivity, a feature that is found only on the highest grade coins today. The strike is bold throughout, with all of Liberty's hair curls and star radial lines well defined. On the reverse the lettering is all bold, as is the central device. On this intermediate die state the reverse die cracks are present but very thin; on later die states these cracks become much thicker and more evident. Free of adjustment marks or rim problems, the surfaces are pleasing despite the light handling. PCGS# 40048.