Lot 1591
1798. Large eagle, point 9 wide date, 13 arrows. B-23, BB-105. Rarity 3. NGC graded AU-50. Mostly untoned. Unstoppable attractive surface graces the field and devices beneath the light to medium "antique silver" highlights, endless eye appeal forms from an aura of the coin’s originality and careful handling which is obvious throughout, including at the edges of the rim where knocks and bumps all too often occur. The strike is better than average to strong save for a limited area of lightness at the curls below Liberty's ear. Similarly, the eagle’s breast lacks its finer detail, but this is more than compensated for by a bold E PLURIBUS UNUM ("One Among Many") on the ribbon and detailed horizontal lines in the shield chief as well as sharp quadruple lines in the stripes. Pop 1; 5 finer for the variety, 1 in 53, 2 in 55, 1 in 58, 1 in 61.
Die Notes: On the reverse -- die used to strike 1798 BB-105 (late state) and BB-106 (early state) -- there are several die flaws which distinguish this reverse, one between ST, another between TE, another at right of E in STATES. Also, there is a curved die flaw above third upper right star on reverse. 5 small berries, the two above closest together. The leaf point is under left foot of I in AMERICA. Star distant from eagle's beak. The stars are arranged in an arc pattern with one star’s ray pointing to center of B in PLURIBUS. 13 arrows. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000
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