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ANA Signature US Coin Sale 1258 2-6 Aug 2017
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1799 $1 7x6 Stars, B-16, BB-158, R.2, MS62 PCGS Secure. Bowers Die State III. Really, an intermediate die state between II and III since prominent die clashing exists on the obverse, but only the faintest beginnings of a tiny die crack or two -- none of the extensive obverse cracks described in the Bowers Encyclopedia. The reverse is clashed as well, although the berries are sharp with their stem connections crisply defined. The left-hand stars are distant from the curl and from L in LIBERTY on BB-158. The numerals 17 in the date are closer than on any other 1799 obverse.
This is an exceptionally sharp Mint State early dollar, with the stars well-formed and Liberty's curls and tresses individually defined and razor-sharp. The eagle's breast and the field stars are similarly crisp and the wing plumage definition appears unimprovable. Attractive lustrous, silver-gray patina with faint olive-gold accents is evenly dispersed across the smooth, hard fields and devices. Marks are limited to a few inconsequential field nicks and two or three pinpoints of deep toning on the reverse. The eye appeal is first-rate. Population (all 1799 7x6 Stars Normal Date varieties): 28 in 62, 27 finer (6/17).
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1799 $1 7x6 Stars, B-16, BB-158, R.2, MS62 PCGS Secure. Bowers Die State III. Really, an intermediate die state between II and III since prominent die clashing exists on the obverse, but only the faintest beginnings of a tiny die crack or two -- none of the extensive obverse cracks described in the Bowers Encyclopedia. The reverse is clashed as well, although the berries are sharp with their stem connections crisply defined. The left-hand stars are distant from the curl and from L in LIBERTY on BB-158. The numerals 17 in the date are closer than on any other 1799 obverse.
This is an exceptionally sharp Mint State early dollar, with the stars well-formed and Liberty's curls and tresses individually defined and razor-sharp. The eagle's breast and the field stars are similarly crisp and the wing plumage definition appears unimprovable. Attractive lustrous, silver-gray patina with faint olive-gold accents is evenly dispersed across the smooth, hard fields and devices. Marks are limited to a few inconsequential field nicks and two or three pinpoints of deep toning on the reverse. The eye appeal is first-rate. Population (all 1799 7x6 Stars Normal Date varieties): 28 in 62, 27 finer (6/17).
HID02901242017