Early Dollars
1803 $1 Large 3, B-6, BB-255, R.2, XF45 PCGS. Bowers Die State III. A faint, hairline die crack connects the right-hand obverse stars to confirm the late die state. The ball of the 3 in the date is repunched. Always a popular choice for the Large 3 type, BB-255 is more available than any other 1803 variety. This example displays light champagne-gold toning with traces of mint luster at the borders. Scattered light lines and marks visit both sides of this sharply defined, Choice XF early dollar. Population (all Large 3 varieties): 37 in 45, 47 finer (3/16).
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