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CSNS Signature US Coin Sale 1254 26-28 Apr 2017
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1798 $1 Small Eagle, 15 Stars, B-2, BB-81, R.3, AU50 NGC. Bowers Die State II. The 15-Stars obverse with eight stars left, seven stars right seen on BB-81 is the only 1798 dollar with that configuration, most likely utilizing an unused die that was complete except for the date from 1795 or 1796. Just two 1798 varieties feature the Small Eagle reverse, one with 13 Stars (BB-82) and BB-81, with the 15 Stars obverse slightly scarcer than the 13 Stars variant overall.
The present About Uncirculated example retains strong definition on the obverse motifs, with only minimal signs of circulation. The reverse, as always, has more noticeable wear on the eagle's breast, leg, and wing shoulders. Attractive silver-gray surfaces display a faint mottling of olive-gold and blue overtones, with some deeper toning intermixed among the letters and stars. Traces of silver luster remain in protected areas for strong eye appeal. Tiny marks are visible with a loupe, yet there are no distracting abrasions. Strong, unmarked rims with sharp dentils surround both sides. There are no adjustment marks on either side of the coin. All 1798 Small Eagle dollars are rare in About Uncirculated or finer grades. Census (15 Stars variety): 2 in 50, 4 finer (3/17).
From The Siegel Collection.
HID02901242017
1798 $1 Small Eagle, 15 Stars, B-2, BB-81, R.3, AU50 NGC. Bowers Die State II. The 15-Stars obverse with eight stars left, seven stars right seen on BB-81 is the only 1798 dollar with that configuration, most likely utilizing an unused die that was complete except for the date from 1795 or 1796. Just two 1798 varieties feature the Small Eagle reverse, one with 13 Stars (BB-82) and BB-81, with the 15 Stars obverse slightly scarcer than the 13 Stars variant overall.
The present About Uncirculated example retains strong definition on the obverse motifs, with only minimal signs of circulation. The reverse, as always, has more noticeable wear on the eagle's breast, leg, and wing shoulders. Attractive silver-gray surfaces display a faint mottling of olive-gold and blue overtones, with some deeper toning intermixed among the letters and stars. Traces of silver luster remain in protected areas for strong eye appeal. Tiny marks are visible with a loupe, yet there are no distracting abrasions. Strong, unmarked rims with sharp dentils surround both sides. There are no adjustment marks on either side of the coin. All 1798 Small Eagle dollars are rare in About Uncirculated or finer grades. Census (15 Stars variety): 2 in 50, 4 finer (3/17).
From The Siegel Collection.
HID02901242017