Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Draped Bust Dollars 1798

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1514		1797 Draped Bust Dollar. 10 stars left, 6 right. . Bolender-3, Rarity-2. Sharpness of Fine. Cleaned. An old cleaning that left the fields with a slightly polished look. Retoning has put some nice soft gray and champagne coloration on the surfaces. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 1515		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. . Bolender-10, BB-109, Rarity-4. ICG graded EF-45. Old gray toning with sharp peripheral luster. A few tiny fragmented scuffs are noticed vertically across Liberty. Weakly struck, common for this issue and most pronounced at the eagles breast on the reverse. Off-color toning at stars 8-11. Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 1516		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Small eagle reverse, 15 stars on obverse. . Bolender-2, Rarity-2. *Sharpness of VF-30. Burnished and retoned.* Heavily burnished fields that have been retoned an artificial golden color. A dull, matte appearance. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 1517		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Small eagle reverse, 15 stars on obverse. . Bolender-2, Rarity-2. Sharpness of Very Good. Cleaned with light marks. The only Draped Bust, Small eagle die marriage with 15 stars on the obverse. A patch of silvery hairlines are seen above the date hugging the bust. Well centered with nice detail and varying degrees of gray coloration. Several small rim bruises. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 1518		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Small eagle reverse, 13 stars on obverse. PCGS graded Fine-12. An example that definitely got its fair share of circulation. With that said, things could have been worse for this 1798 Small Eagle reverse example as the surfaces are still decent and all major obverse and reverse detail is visible. We note an old, deep contact mark just below LI of LIBERTY. About the only characteristics not in line with honest, old wear are several rim bruises that show up heaviest on the reverse (PCGS # 6867) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530
Lot 1519		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse. . Bolender-10, Rarity-4. *NTC graded EF-40. Our grade sharpness of VF, cleaned and retoned.* A scarcer die marriage, identified by several easily discernible diagnostics. First, a die crack runs from the right portion of L up towards the dentilation. Secondly, a small die lump exists between the last star and the bust and there is a small spur on the 9 in the date. The upper two berries on the reverse are very small and appear as though they have no stems. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 1520		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse. . Bolender-23, Rarity-3. NTC graded Fine-15. Our grade is VG-8. Dramatic doubling from being double struck! The obverse shows the heaviest doubling at the date and in the lettering. The 8 of the date has a "chainlink" appearance. The portrait of Liberty also shows light doubling in the field. Doubling on the reverse is a tad fainter and confined to some dentilation and the right wing of the eagle. Old cleaning with some light bruises around the rims. A minor circular planchet flaw is seen left of the date. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 1521		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse. . Bolender-14, Rarity-4. Sharpness of Very Good. Cleaned long ago. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 1522		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse. . Bolender-9a, Rarity-4. Sharpness of Very Good Small Obverse scratches. Light gray surfaces that are a tad shiny from an old cleaning. Several light pin scratches in the center of the obverse. Off-center towards 1:00. A decent early Draped Bust dollar in an affordable condition. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 1523		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse. Sharpness of Very Good. Cleaned and retoned. The surfaces are porous. Estimated Value $230 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $546
Lot 1524		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, 10 arrows. . BB-108. Sharpness of VF-30. Cleaned long ago. A heavily cleaned example with hairlines that take on a "whizzed" appearance on the reverse. Centered well with no rim bruises. Aside from the cleaning, the surfaces are free from any serious abrasions or hits. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 1525		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, 10 arrows. . Bolender-4, Rarity-3. *Sharpness of VF-25. Cleaned long ago and retoned.* Both surfaces cleaned harshly long ago and retoned. The obverse has a mossy appearance while the reverse is more golden. A dull scratch right of star 1 on the obverse. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 1526		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, close date. . Bolender-27, BB-113, Rarity-2. NGC graded AU-58. A lustrous, sharp and soft gray example with a delicate patina. The obverse has russet hues embedded in the recessed areas and surrounding Liberty. The surfaces have light hairlines and three scratches exist just left of star 8 in the field. The reverse is a more uniform silver color with metal flow lines still visible in the periphery. This is a very choice early Draped Bust dollar and much finer than many seen in the AU58 class. All detail is bold from a sharp impression of the dies and a delicate, radiating luster shifts across the surfaces and is quite pleasing. For this variety, BB-113, NGC has graded only 2 in AU-58, 1 in MS-61, 1 in MS-62 and 1 in MS-64. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,338
Lot 1527		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, close date. . B-31a, BB-115, Rarity-5. ICG graded VF-30. While not in the Condition Census, this is a very pleasing example of a variety once thought to be Rarity-7 by Bolender. Dark golden-gray surfaces are uniform in color. While there is not much luster to mention, the abrasion free status of the surfaces are a refreshing characteristic. The forehead curl detail is sharp, as is the feather detail on the reverse. Struck a tad off-center and there is an angular rim defect just above and touching the E of STATES. Identified immediately by the shield shaped die crack below the date and extending outwards and upwards. To be in the Condition Census, a coin must be in the choice EF range but we are sure this solid example will receive healthy bidding by those searching for this tough variety. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 1528		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, close date. . BB-125. NGC graded VF-30. An original and satisfying example with lustrous pewter surfaces enhanced by golden highlights. Typical light hairlines and handling marks. Struck a tad off center with little dentilation left on the left reverse. A very minor planchet defect in the form of light porosity exists in the right obverse field. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 1529		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, close date. . BB-116. NGC graded VF-30. Deep gray surfaces with the high points silver in coloration. A single old scratch is noted across Liberty's lower cheek. A small rim bruise right of star 9 on the obverse and several smaller bruises on the reverse. Embedded within the reverse legend and hugging the devices is an old verdigris-like green appearance. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 1530		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, close date. . Bolender-29, Rarity-4. *Sharpness of VF-30. Cleaned and retoned with scratches.* A die variety with obvious raised die lines in the shape of a shield on the lower obverse. Surfaces were cleaned long ago but have retoned to a pleasant color. Hairlines are not really coarse and not very visible. On the reverse, some old scratches are seen through the stars above the eagle's head. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 1531		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, close date. . BB-125. NGC graded VF-25. Darkly toned and lacking luster but evenly detailed and lacking any imperfections or impairments. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1532		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, close date. . BB-120. Sharpness of VF-20. Cleaned. A solid and desirable example for being cleaned. The surfaces have regained some charcoal and antique coloration. A few random ticks exist here and there but nothing major. Overall a pleasing "circ" early Bust dollar. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 1533		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, close date. . Bolender-26, Rarity-5. Sharpness of Fine. Cleaned and scratched. Complete definition of all detail but some apparent repair/metal movement at 12:00 on the obverse. Random scratches and rim bruises. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 1534		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, close date. . BB-120. NGC graded VG-10. Lightly cleaned long ago. Minor hairlines are seen on the reverse. Even wear with all detail discernible and unplagued by any problems. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1535		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, close date. . BB-113. Sharpness of VG-8. Cleaned. A heavily worn example soft gray color. A bisecting streak of discoloration is noted on the obverse, most likely from a rubber band. Obverse detail is a tad sharper than that of the reverse. A rim tick above the TE of STATES. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 1536		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, wide date, 13 arrows. . BB-124. Sharpness of AU-55. Obverse graffiti. Soft gray surfaces with superb luster and a high level of eye appeal. Unfortunately someone put some intentional scratches on the obverse of what would otherwise be a very solid AU55+ coin. The reverse has heavy adjustment marks in the clouds, an area that normally displays strike weakness on this issue/variety. A very nice and flashy AU example with some unfortunate marks. Bid accordingly. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 1537		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, wide date, 13 arrows. . B-23, BB-105, Rarity-3. NGC graded EF-40. Muted gray surfaces with old golden overtones. Uniform coloration on both obverse and reverse except for the technical wear on the high points which is a lighter silver color. An old dull horizontal scratch in the middle of Liberty's neck and hair. Sharp feather detail and the 13 arrows each have well defined tips. The stars in the upper central reverse are all well defined, as is the shield. A well struck and original early Draped Bust dollar. NGC population of 3 with 4 finer, the finest being an AU-58. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 1538		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, wide date, 13 arrows. . Bolender-24, Rarity-2. *Sharpness of EF-40. Heavily Cleaned with mint made rim defects.* Coarse hairlines are observed on both sides. An area of dull scratches at the O of OF. Mint made planchet defects at the rim above RICA of AMERICA. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 1539		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, wide date, 13 arrows. . BB-94. Sharpness of VF-30. Cleaned with reverse repair. A light and shiny silver appearance from cleaning some time ago. While the hairlines are not heavy, much of the originality is gone and no luster is present. Solid VF detail with some unfortunate repair work done at 8:00-9:00 on the reverse near the rim. A small rim bruise above STA of STATES. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 1540		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, wide date, 13 arrows. . Bolender-27, Rarity-2. NGC graded VF-25. Dark gray obverse surfaces with deep, flat olive undertones. While not much luster is present on this example, the surfaces are quite clean for the grade. We do point out two thin scratches that intersect in the left, middle neck portion. The detail of the devices and legends is sharp on both sides of the coin. Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,358
Lot 1541		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, wide date, 13 arrows. . BB-112. Sharpness of VF-25. Cleaned long ago and nicely retoned. Old hairlines are seen on both obverse and reverse over antique gray surfaces. With regards to the artificial toning, it is actually pleasing and adds to the soft gray appearance of this early dollar. Aside from hairlines, there are no heavy scratches or disturbing abrasions. One small rim bruise is noted above the I of AMERICA. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 1542		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, wide date, 13 arrows. . Bolender-14, BB-122, Rarity-3. PCGS graded VF-20. Even antique gray surfaces with a shade of old champagne toning on the reverse. An above average circulated example with few heavy abrasions. An old scuff exists left of star 11 and continues towards the bust. On the reverse, an old hit to the center of the shield is noted. The feather detail of the wings is choice and sharp. A very nice and soothing early Bust dollar. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1543		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, wide date, 13 arrows. . BB-102. Sharpness of VF-20. Cleaned and retoned. Pleasing antique gray surfaces with really no problems aside from old cleaning. The toning has saturated the surfaces enough that hairlines are no longer visible. A small rim bruise is noted between stars 5 and 6. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 1544		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, wide date, 13 arrows. . Bolender-14, Rarity-4. *SEGS graded VF-20. Obverse damage on neck.* An evenly worn specimen with green discoloration in the central obverse. Random tick marks here and there. Damage is obvious at the lower, central neck and we feel that a net grade of Fine is reasonable for this piece. Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 1545		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, wide date, 13 arrows. . Bolender-20, Rarity-4. *PCI graded VF-20. Our grade of VG-10, repaired.* Dull gray surfaces from an old cleaning. Heavy adjustment marks on the reverse. Repair is noted at 6:00 on the reverse at the rim. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 1546		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, wide date, 13 arrows. . Bolender-14a, Rarity-6. *Sharpness of Fine-15. Cleaned/polished.* A somewhat appealing example of this very scarce die variety. Evidently, Bolender-14a, identified by an obvious "tail" between the 4th and 5th stars and a general raised and rough appearance among the 6 left stars. Surfaces have a bright silvery appearance as a result of heavy cleaning, bordering on polishing. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1547		1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Heraldic eagle reverse, wide date, 13 arrows. . Bolender-10, Rarity-4. *Sharpness of Fine-15. Obverse scratch, rim bruise.* Naturally aged fields with moderate hairlines from an old cleaning. Detail is even in appearance. A sharp pin scratch runs the vertical length of the obverse. A relatively large rim bruise above the ES os STATES. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661