1799 $1 BB-151 MS(PCGS#40044)

The Regency Auction 51

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

35

Grade

AU58

Price

20,563

Lot Description

FROM THE DALE FRIEND COLLECTION, PART I. Ex Miller Collection, as noted on the insert. This is an important early dollar, the FINEST KNOWN B-13, BB-151. This Rarity-5 die marriage is the RAREST of the year, and this wonderfully pedigreed AU58 has a sensational look and bold quality. The faintest hint of rub can be detected on both sides of this high grade early dollar. The coin is well struck and nicely centered on both sides. The details are generally fully rendered, and only some of the highest points are flat from the light wear. An underlying luster survives under the rich rose, slate, and iridescent toning. The surfaces show some very superficial marks and ticks, but truly all are trivial and have little impact on the visual allure. Ex Stack's session of Auction '87, July 1987, lot 779; Gilbert Steinberg Collection, Superior, September 1996, lot 961; Cardinal Collection, American Numismatic Rarities, June 2005, lot 37; Warren Miller Collection; David Perkins/Andrew Lustig; Dale Friend Collection. PCGS 5, NGC 3. These Population Figures include both die pairings that make up the 13 Star Irregular Date variety (BB-152 is a Rarity-2 marriage). Since this coin sold way back in 2005, the two PCGS AU58s were the much more common BB-152 variety. This coin sold for $23,500 back then, and should sell for more today. This is an important opportunity for the most advanced early dollar specialists and should not be ignored. Good luck. Cert. Number 27942543 PCGS # 6880