1797 $1 9x7 Stars, Large Letters MS(PCGS#6863)

The Regency Auction 51

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

27

等级

AU55

价格

256,581

详细说明

FROM THE DALE FRIEND COLLECTION, PART I. Despite its status as a Rarity-3 die pairing, the B-1, BB-73 is in strong demand as the only one to feature the 9x7 Stars obverse and Large Letters reverse dies, making it a distinct Red Book variety. The present CHOICE AU piece is just a hairs breadth from a higher grade and placement in the Condition Census for the marriage. A well struck example from the Bowers Die State III, with extensive thin die cracks all around the obverse, and hints of clashing, without any die cracks on the reverse. The devices are crisply rendered from a strong blow from the screw press, the central portions showing only the slightest hint of softness, and most of that can be attributed to the minor rub from circulation. Both sides are richly toned, not dark, but offering a purely original palette of antique patina. Hints of surviving luster cling to the fields, particularly in the protected areas of the reverse. We do not know what CAC saw that precluded approval, this coin has a very high end and pleasing look that will delight any early dollar specialist. This coin does not appear to match any of the coins listed in the 2013 listing of "Notable Specimens" in the Bowers Encyclopedia, nor were we able to find a previous appearance in our auction database. PCGS 13, NGC 11. The most recent example sold in the 2019 ANA Auction for $31,200 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is $36,500. PCGS has graded fewer than a dozen examples finer, most of which are graded AU58. It has been a long time since anything finer sold in auction, the most recent of which was a PCGS MS62 that sold in the May 2016 Pogue sale. This coin is HIGH END for the grade and it should bring a very strong bid today. This is a FANTASTIC coin for any early dollar cabinet focused on quality as well as grade. Opportunity knocks loudly here! Cert. Number 84763189 PCGS # 6863