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[0389] 1802 Draped Bust Dollar

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:37,500.00 USD Estimated At:75,000.00 - 80,000.00 USD
[0389] 1802 Draped Bust Dollar
<Our item number 80375><B>1802 Draped Bust Dollar.</B> <B>NGC graded MS-64.</B> Bolender-6, Breen-5400. Type with wide space between 8 and 0. In addition, the right foot of the T in Liberty is missing. In numismatic circles, we have all heard the term &#34;wonder coin&#34;. Well, this is a true wonder coin. At first glance, one might think it is a modern replica as it&#39;s so perfect. What we first notice is the color, or more properly, the lack of same. It is a white coin which has obviously, at some time in its past, been dipped. To deny it would be to foolishly deny the physical forces of nature. Two hundred year old coins don&#39;t stay white without help. Perhaps one of its previous owners wanted it white to match all the other white gem uncirculated. bust dollars in his collection. We&#39;ll never know, but it really does not matter, because the result is astonishing and quite pleasing...a wonderful brilliant specimen which shows off all the design details to best advantage. And if this coin had been toned darkly, we might not have been able to see how sharply struck it really is. The strike is superb. Every strand of Miss Liberty&#39;s hair is clearly defined as are all of the vertical and horizontal lines in the shield on reverse.Each arrow point and leaf vein is also amazingly clear. The surfaces are virtually immaculate and were it not for a few minor ticks on the bust, this specimen would be in a 65 holder. It may well be someday anyway. For diagnostic purposes, we&#39;ll mention a tiny natural planchet flaw as made just left of the arrow points. All in all, an important opportunity to acquire a coin worthy of the finest collection. For those who will be viewing lots, consider checking out this beauty even if you will not be a competitive bidder...as they just don&#39;t come along like this every day and it is lovely to behold. For those contemplating such a wondrous acquisition, then definitely check out this beauty...as they really don&#39;t come along like this every day! < B>NGC population of 8</B><B> in this grade with 3 in MS-65</B>. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;75,000-80,000. <BR><BR>Our item number 80375<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/31jpegs/080375.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/31jpegs/080375N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES> <BR><DIV ALIGN="CENTER"> <TABLE> <TR> <TD><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/ilgebaylogo.JPG"></TD> <TD> 350 South Beverly Drive Suite 350<BR> Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA<BR> Telephone: 310-551-2646<BR> Fax: 310-551-2626<BR> E-Mail: <A HREF="mailto:brian@goldbergcoins.com"> info@goldbergcoins.com </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <font color=red> <h3>There is a 20% commission charge added to each and every lot.</h3></font> <P>We are one of the country's premier auction houses, specializing in U.S., World and Ancient Coins and Currency; Autographs; Manuscripts; Rare Books and other Fine Collectibles. Dedicated to quality of product and customer service, we guarantee authenticity of all items sold for their full purchase price. </P> <P>Our office will answer inquiries about lots (e-mail only, please) from 9-5 (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. </P> <a href=http://PayPalSucks.com><img border=0 src=http://PayPalSucks.com/images/logo.gif></a> <p align=center> <font face=Arial size=2>Pay for this auction online with Western Union<sup>®</sup> Auction Payments<sup><font size=2>SM</font></sup></font> <BR><BR> <a href="http://www.auctionpayments.com/" target="_blank"><img border=0 src="http://www.auctionpayments.com/images/banners/banner1.gif" alt="Western Union Auction Payments"></a> </p> <P>Bidpay payment items will be sent upon reciept of check from Western Union. These payments may take up to ten days to get to us. We accept MasterCard, Visa up to $5000 dollars, personal checks, cashiers checks and money orders on all items. When using a credit card, please include account number, expiration date, billing and shipping address and eBay lot number. <B>Successful California bidders must pay 8.25% sales tax. This tax charge may not appear on your invoice until we are notified of purchasers address.</B> All credit card transactions are subject to additional verification. Shipping charges will not be quoted until notification of purchasers address. </P> <P>We are members of the American Numismatic Association, Professional Numismatists Guild, International Autograph Dealers Alliance, Universal Autograph Collectors Club and the Manuscript Society. View our auction catalogs and consignment offers at: <A HREF="http://www.goldbergcoins.com"> www.goldbergcoins.com. </P> <TABLE> <TR> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER"> <TABLE> <TR> <TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.com/images/png1.gif" ALT="Member PNG" width=50 height=65>
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