Lot 913
1803 Small 3 B-5, BB-252 Rarity 3. PCGS graded AU-50 PQ. CAC Approved. Housed in a new secure plus holder. Pop 1; 2 finer in 53 for the variety. Olive-green, gold, and antique grey tones are visible on both sides. The striking detail is immeasurably finer than average for this series, with all but one or two stars on the left side showing full star points. Lovely colors. Equally splendid surface originalilty that is free from injury (as are the rims, which are choice throughout).
Thin top to 3, the 3 is too high. Figures of the date are all close, as though the engraver had to utilize the small space under the bust. Stars 8 and 13 are about equidistant from Y and bust on this variety, and much closer than stars 1 and 7 are from hair and L. On the left, star pairs 23 and 5-6 are closest, while stars 6-7 are noticeably wider than any of the others. On the right, stars 1011 and 12-13 are wider apart than any others, but not by much. The 3 almost touches bust, and 1 is near curl. This obverse die used to strike 1803 BB-252 only (PCGS # 40097) .
Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000.
Ex: Hesselgesser Collection.
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| Realized $10,500 |
