Lot 932
1798 Draped Bust Dollar. Large eagle. NGC graded Fine-12. Nice original toning. Smooth, clean surfaces with natural color. Arc star pattern on reverse. On this variety the date is wide, 11 mm. across at widest part, with the 1 close to curl, the 8 near bust (but does not touch). The obverse displays a prominent die chip between the left side of the 9 and the bust. The bottom stand of the T in LIBERTY is repunched. This obverse die used to strike 1798 BB-102, BB-103, and BB-107. The reverse is from same die used to strike BB-94 and BB-95. The die crack that developed on BB-95 from right wing down through I in AMERICA to border has now become heavier. Another crack is below ER in AMERICA.
Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200.
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| Realized $1,495 |
