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1798 S$1 Large Eagle MS64 NGC. B-24, BB-124, R.2. Die State IV or later. This is the so-called "Blun

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1798 S$1 Large Eagle MS64 NGC. B-24, BB-124, R.2. Die State IV or later. This is the so-called  Blun
1798 S$1 Large Eagle MS64 NGC. B-24, BB-124, R.2. Die State IV or later. This is the so-called "Blundered Stars Reverse" variety. The obverse die was only used to strike this single die variety. One glance at the obverse of this coin and one sees why--the obverse die is virtually shattered. This is an interesting and important coin to study, especially from a die variety specialist's point of view. Rarely does one have the opportunity to view an example of this variety in a high Mint State grade, such as this coin. There are numerous die breaks that likely would not be seen on an coin with even moderate wear. On this specimen, one can see strong evidence that the obverse die will eventually shatter. The lower right portion of the obverse has numerous "unlisted" die breaks. Of particular note is the die break from the lower neck of Liberty to star 12, now with a number of tributaries branching from it. There is also a cud that is beginning to form in the field to the left of star 12. The break between star 12 and the rim appears to be getting thicker. A thin die break connects all the stars on the right with Liberty's chest just above the drapery line. The reverse of this coin shows only eight stars. This is likely due to the shattering of the die on the lower right of the obverse (which is opposite this area). This reverse die was first used to strike 1798 B-25, BB-123, then B-24, BB-124. The die will be used one more time in its life, to strike the reverse of the 1799 B-15, BB-112 Dollar, the only 1799 Dollar struck with a 1798 reverse die. This may be the finest known example of this die variety. There are two examples of 1798 B-24, BB-124 listed in MS63 grade in the Bowers book under "Notable Specimens." However, it is important to point out that the "Robertson Specimen MS-63" is not an example of this variety, and was thus included in error. The next specimen listed is the "Kagin Specimen MS-63." (It is possible that the specimen offered here and the Kagin Specimen is the same coin). The next finest example listed was the "Newport Specimen MS-60," followed by a number of examples in AU58 and AU55 grades. The "Pine Tree Specimen AU-55" and the "Hirt and Bolt Specimen AU-55" are the same coin. A few other AU specimens have turned up since this book was published in 1993, but none in Mint State have come to our attention. Both the obverse and reverse of this lustrous specimen are toned in shades of gold and gray, with electric blue toning at the rims and in the devices. This is a great coin, both from the standpoint of grade and as a significant Condition Census example of the variety. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions.