Early Dollars
1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9, Close Date, B-25, BB-123, R.4, AU53 PCGS Secure. Bowers Die State IV. The obverse border exhibits several lengthy cracks. On the very scarce Bolender-25, the reverse stars appear in a line pattern with the top stars overlapping the clouds, known as the "Blundered Stars" reverse. The unblemished pewter-gray surfaces display delicate gold highlights. Luster illuminates the margins and motifs. The stars above the eagle's head are lightly brought up, but the remainder of the strike is good.
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2014), lot 4532, which realized $7,000.