1798 $1 15 Stars, Small Eagle MS(PCGS#6868)

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4326

Grade

VF35

Price

14,400

Lot Description

BB Die State II, Salyards Die State II. A major Mint Error for error specialists and early dollar collectors alike! Vividly double struck, considerably demonstrated on both sides, with a slight rotation between the two strikes. Deep violet-gray and earthy colors grace the VF detail on this example. This reverse die with its distinctive small letters in the legend UNITED STATES, had been paired with five previous obverse dies, including ones from 1795, 1796 and 1797, covering the entire period of the Small Eagle design. The obverse of BB-81 eventually failed (after striking approximately 14,000 coins) when a severe die crack formed from beneath the final star towards Liberty's jaw.