1799/8 $1 13 Reverse Stars MS(PCGS#6884)

August 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

2775

等级

AU55

价格

45,850

详细说明

1799/8 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-142, B-1. Rarity-4. 13-Star Reverse. AU-55 (NGC). A handsome, conditionally rare example of this scarce overdate variety in the early dollar series. Satiny surfaces retain traces of original luster that peer through an overlay of sandy-silver, pale gold and rose-russet patina. The strike is well centered with full denticulation on both sides, although the border is a bit thin at the right reverse. All major design elements are boldly to sharply rendered, wear expectably minimal for the assigned grade and largely confined to the high points. A bit subdued in appearance, yet free of significant marks. There is only one obverse die of the 1799-dated silver dollar issue that shows this overdate feature. Although this die developed cracks and was lapped severely, it proved hardy enough to be paired with three different reverse dies to create the three known 1799/8 varieties BB-141, BB-142 and BB-143. The BB-142, offered here, is readily attributable by the extensive die damage at the letter I in AMERICA seen on all examples struck from this reverse. About Uncirculated examples such as this are rare, especially in AU-55 and AU-58 grades. BB Die State II. This coin has the added appeal of a significant, although unfortunately only partially decipherable provenance that is given on the accompanying envelope and collector tag. The latter states that the reverse of this coin is the plate for the variety in the Bolender reference on early dollars. The envelope has M.H. Bolender's name and address on the back, the front with the number 86 in the upper right corner that appears to be a lot number from one of Bolender's sales. The front of the envelope also has numerous handwritten notes that include the attribution, the reverse plate designation and the provenance to a collection, the name of which is illegible (FROM [??] COLLECTION). A highly desirable offering for the advanced early dollar enthusiast, and one for which additional research may discover the name of the collection in which this coin was once included. Provenance: M.H. Bolender envelope and collector tag with attribution and provenance notes includes. PCGS# 6884. NGC ID: 24X8. Click here for certification details from NGC.