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FUN Signature US Coin Sale 1251 4-6 & 8-9 Jan 2017
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1797 $1 9x7 Stars, Large Letters, B-1, BB-73, R.3, AU55 PCGS Secure. Ex: Hesselgesser. Bowers Die State III. This Choice About Uncirculated example of BB-73 pairs the Large Letters, Small Eagle reverse with the 16-Star obverse with the stars configured nine left, seven right. Struck before the reverse die cracked, which suggests the present coin was minted before the same reverse -- in a slightly later die state -- was used to strike the 1798 13-Star Small Eagle BB-82 dollars. Theoretically, it is possible that the piece was struck in 1797, although the majority of 1797-dated dollars were struck in 1798.
The coin comes from the fine Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. Bright mint luster remains around the devices and throughout both sides, with glimpses of rose and blue accents over smooth and pleasing deep-gray surfaces. The strike is exceptionally sharp for the assigned grade, with bold definition on Liberty's hair, ribbon, and drapery folds. The eagle shows nearly complete breast feathers despite some high point weakness that is also seen on the neck and leg. A few minor, grade-consistent abrasions join multiple die cracks and faint die clashing on the obverse. Population: 13 in 55, 10 finer (11/16).
Ex: Auction '83 (Stack's, 7/1983 as "Uncirculated and Choice"), lot 720; New York ANA Sale (Superior, 8/2002), lot 1067; Cardinal Collection; Denver Signature (Heritage, 8/2006 as AU58 NGC), lot 5289; Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection (Ira and Larry Goldberg, 9/2011), lot 5030; Pre-Long Beach Sale (Ira and Larry Goldberg, 5/2012), lot 1275.
1797 $1 9x7 Stars, Large Letters, B-1, BB-73, R.3, AU55 PCGS Secure. Ex: Hesselgesser. Bowers Die State III. This Choice About Uncirculated example of BB-73 pairs the Large Letters, Small Eagle reverse with the 16-Star obverse with the stars configured nine left, seven right. Struck before the reverse die cracked, which suggests the present coin was minted before the same reverse -- in a slightly later die state -- was used to strike the 1798 13-Star Small Eagle BB-82 dollars. Theoretically, it is possible that the piece was struck in 1797, although the majority of 1797-dated dollars were struck in 1798.
The coin comes from the fine Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection. Bright mint luster remains around the devices and throughout both sides, with glimpses of rose and blue accents over smooth and pleasing deep-gray surfaces. The strike is exceptionally sharp for the assigned grade, with bold definition on Liberty's hair, ribbon, and drapery folds. The eagle shows nearly complete breast feathers despite some high point weakness that is also seen on the neck and leg. A few minor, grade-consistent abrasions join multiple die cracks and faint die clashing on the obverse. Population: 13 in 55, 10 finer (11/16).
Ex: Auction '83 (Stack's, 7/1983 as "Uncirculated and Choice"), lot 720; New York ANA Sale (Superior, 8/2002), lot 1067; Cardinal Collection; Denver Signature (Heritage, 8/2006 as AU58 NGC), lot 5289; Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection (Ira and Larry Goldberg, 9/2011), lot 5030; Pre-Long Beach Sale (Ira and Larry Goldberg, 5/2012), lot 1275.