Lot 1086
1799 Draped Bust $1 B-5, BB-157. PCGS graded AU-58. A highly lustrous About Uncirculated example with a splashes of lovely blue toning on both sides, all of which is underpinned by a full "antique silver" foundation. Struck from typically-sharp dies that imported bold texture to Liberty's hair and drapery, the eagle's wings, ribbon with motto, and shield, and especially at the outer periphery where the legends are crisply defined.
1799 BB-157 is now considered to be one of the more plentiful issues of the year. About 650 to 1,000 are extant today. As with many varieties in the 1790s, nearly all specimens are in well circulated grades through Very Fine, with a scattering of Extremely Fine pieces as well. Higher grade pieces, like this handsome AU58 are few and far between. A spectacular coin for this elusive grade. Note also the low census: Pop 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 40049) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Ex; Hesselgesser Collection.
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| Realized $14,375 |
