Lot 619
1799 B-19, BB-155. Rarity 5. PCGS graded AU-50. A lock-solid About Uncirculated specimen with strong primary luster adhering around some of the devices and rich toned surfaces on both sides. More than adequately struck for the 1799 issue, though perhaps not 100% so, since this variety rarely is at the centers, but certainly a coin that gets credit where fullness of design is concerned (PCGS # 40047) .
This variety marries an obverse used earlier on BB-154 to a reverse from the 1799/8 BB-143. Has the same crack through D in UNITED as seen on BB-143. Far right edge of A is over junction of clouds 3 and 4. "Reverse stars always weakly impressed" explains the Bowers encyclopedia.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500.
Ex: Hesselgesser Collection.
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