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1799/8 $1 15 Stars Reverse, B-3, BB-141, R.3, MS63+ NGC. Bowers Die State III. The 1799/8 BB-141 variety is quickly distinguished by the overdate and the two star points extending from the reverse clouds at the left and right. The 15 Stars Reverse is thought to be an engraver's error, with 13 stars intended. Upon realizing his mistake, the engraver expanded the left and rightmost clouds in an attempt to efface the additional stars. The recovery was not completely successful, and as a result this variety is sufficiently distinct to merit its own Guide Book listing. This piece is a lovely example with original gray color and light blue highlights in the protected areas. A couple ticks in the obverse right field do not detract, and the strike reveals defined hair curls. The reverse is gray with hints of gold and crimson at the periphery. Bowers' Silver Dollars and Trade Dollars of the United States (1993) lists 14 Uncirculated examples, of which this piece is surely one of the most aesthetically appealing. Census: 1 in 63 (1 in 63+), 5 finer (6/17).
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1799/8 $1 15 Stars Reverse, B-3, BB-141, R.3, MS63+ NGC. Bowers Die State III. The 1799/8 BB-141 variety is quickly distinguished by the overdate and the two star points extending from the reverse clouds at the left and right. The 15 Stars Reverse is thought to be an engraver's error, with 13 stars intended. Upon realizing his mistake, the engraver expanded the left and rightmost clouds in an attempt to efface the additional stars. The recovery was not completely successful, and as a result this variety is sufficiently distinct to merit its own Guide Book listing. This piece is a lovely example with original gray color and light blue highlights in the protected areas. A couple ticks in the obverse right field do not detract, and the strike reveals defined hair curls. The reverse is gray with hints of gold and crimson at the periphery. Bowers' Silver Dollars and Trade Dollars of the United States (1993) lists 14 Uncirculated examples, of which this piece is surely one of the most aesthetically appealing. Census: 1 in 63 (1 in 63+), 5 finer (6/17).
HID02901242017