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Lot 888

1798 B-19, BB-106 Rarity 5 PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is Sharpness of AU. Cleaned. Each side is deeply toned displaying gold, magenta, blue, and russet colors. Pointed Tail 9; Heraldic Eagle. 1798 BB-106 is one of the rarer varieties of the year. An estimated 80 to 140 exist. Arc star pattern on reverse. From Obverse 8: Wide date, distant from bust. Upper left star near L. Upper and lower right stars equidistant from Y and bust. First star points to lower edge of a denticle. On the left, stars are about equally spaced. On the right, stars 12 and 13 are slightly farther apart than are other stars, which are fairly evenly spaced. Vertical die crack down through stand of E in LIBERTY, across bust through 1 of date to border. Obverse die used to strike 1798 BB-106 only (PCGS # 40023) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Ex: Hesselgesser Collection.


 
Realized $2,415



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