Lot 1586
1797. 10 Stars Left, 6 Right. B-3, BB-71. Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-45. A hint of light tone. 1797 BB-71 is about tied with BB-73 in terms of availability. Estimates are that 1,200 to 2,000 are known. If anything, BB-71 is very slightly scarcer than BB-73. Similar to the two other varieties of this year, examples of 1797 BB-71 are usually only offered in lower grades. However, a few have been called Uncirculated over the years. Undoubtedly, most would come up short on that grade by today's more exacting interpretations of standards. However, any 1797 dollar that is a candidate for being in this grade is apt to be of the BB-71 variety. In October 1990, Superior sold a coin certified as NGC MS64, which may be the finest known.
Specimens are seen on large or slightly smaller planchets. The large-planchet coins have the obverse denticles especially boldly defined. Those on smaller planchets have narrower rims. Pop 7; 5 finer for the variety, 1 in 53, 1 in 55, 3 in 58. (PCGS # 40004) Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500
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