1799 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-159, B-23. Rarity-4. Stars 8x5. VF-30 (PCGS).
A vividly and attractively toned example with particularly colorful iridescence nestled within the protected areas around and among the design elements. Sharply defined for the grade. BB-159 is a unique die marriage for the 1799 Draped Bust silver dollar in that the obverse stars are arranged eight left, five right. The reason for this configuration is unknown, although it was likely created in error when the engraver accidentally punched eight stars along the left border, realized his mistake, and then completed the die by adding only five stars on the right. Easily identifiable to the naked eye, this is one of the most popular varieties in the entire early dollar series of 1794 to 1803. BB Die State I.
PCGS# 6881. NGC ID: 24X7.
Price realized | 3'100 USD |
Starting price | 1 USD |
Estimate | 2'600 USD |