Lot 1572
1797 Draped Bust Dollar. 10 stars left, 6 right. . BB-71. NGC graded AU-53. Attractive medium antique toning. Among the better defined issues in the scarce draped bust, small eagle dollars, this scintillating BB-71 breaks ground by displaying uncommon the main features of the design. Even the normal softness in the centers is nearly absent. Both sides are graced by lovely "old silver" color which has the deepest shades reserved for the extreme edge, while the high points of the design show contrasting color against the lighter background of the hair, field and other more protected areas. Choice rims; outstanding mark-free originality. Pop 3; 11 finer.
Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000.
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| Realized $14,375 |
