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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9--Improperly

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1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9--Improperly
<B>1798 $1 Large Eagle, Pointed 9--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details.</B></I> B-30, BB-116, High R.3. Bowers-Borckardt Die State VI, Bolender-30a. The three prominent obverse cracks on this variety are a carryover from the B-31, BB-115 pairing. On the reverse, this piece is in the latest die state recorded in both Bolender and Bowers-Borckardt. The BB reference says that "Bolender noted that he knew of just one coin, the VG specimen in his own collection, but he called it R-6, implying that over a dozen exist." Given the low grade of the Bolender coin, it was likely a slip of the pen, and in a larger sense it is difficult to imagine many more coins being struck from a reverse die exhibiting so many cracks, clearly close to shattering. This coin has drab olive-brown surfaces that lack luster to match the wonderful detailing present, a clear sign of cleaning. Still, a fascinating coin from what is likely an extremely rare die state.<BR> Stack's described this coin in their catalog as:<BR> "1798 B.30a. Pointed 9, Close Date. Extremely Fine and exhibiting a bold reverse shield as well as plenty of detail in the hair curls on the obverse. The wing feathers and legends, likewise, are quite distinct. Medium gray toning is accented by hints of russet at areas of the peripheral devices. This late die state is categorized as 'extremely rare' by Bolender."<BR><I>Ex: Stack's (10/2002), lot 1272.<BR>From The Queller Family Collection of Silver Dollars.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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