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1799 S$1 AU50 ANACS. B-15, BB-152, R.3. As we've noted before, the 1799 "Reverse of 1798" Dollar is.

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1799 S$1 AU50 ANACS. B-15, BB-152, R.3. As we've noted before, the 1799  Reverse of 1798  Dollar is.
1799 S$1 AU50 ANACS. B-15, BB-152, R.3. As we've noted before, the 1799 "Reverse of 1798" Dollar is a variety that should be listed in A Guide Book of United States Coins ("The Redbook"), but for some reason it is not. It is the only die variety that pairs a 1799 dated obverse die with a reverse die used to strike (two) die marriages dated 1798. The reverse die was used first to strike the 1798 B-25, BB-123 variety, followed by 1798 B-24, BB-124. The reverse die was probably then put in storage until it was used to produce the 1799 B-15, BB-152. Bowers termed this reverse die the "Blundered Stars Reverse," so-called as some of the reverse stars overlap the clouds. He speculated, "Perhaps, the engraver had too much rum (or "ayle," per National Archives records) while cutting this die!" This is an attractive example whose bright surfaces show just the slightest overlay of rose colored patina on each side. Well struck overall but localized weakness is noted on the upper right reverse stars, as usual.From the Albany Collection. 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.