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1798 S$1 Large Eagle AU50 NGC. B-17, BB-101, High R.5.

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1798 S$1 Large Eagle AU50 NGC. B-17, BB-101, High R.5.
<B>1798 S$1 Large Eagle, Five Stripes AU50 NGC.</B></I> B-17, BB-101, High R.5. Die State II. Reiver State a. Pointed 9, Line Star Pattern. Five shield lines, the only Pointed 9 dollar with this feature. An early die state with only a trace of the obverse cracks and bulging that become prominent in later states. The obverse die has been lapped, as usually (always?) seen, with attenuated dentils along the left border. A pleasing example with mostly deep gray and brownish-steel color, some light silver splashes evident on the high points. Hints of luster are hidden beneath the toning. This is an extraordinary specimen, clearly among the finest known. In his <I>Silver Dollar Encyclopedia,</B></I> Dave Bowers commented: "An AU or Mint State coin, if such could be found, would be regarded as a landmark item." That is just what Bill Luebke located when he acquired this specimen. It is believed by specialists that this is the fourth or fifth finest known example. It is also an important <I>Guide Book</B></I> variety, and among the rarest of all early dollars listed in that reference.<BR><I>Ex: Jeff Garrett (8/2004).</B></I><BR><I>From The William Luebke Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coin/Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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