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1799 S$1 MS61 NGC.

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1799 S$1 MS61 NGC.
1799 S$1 MS61 NGC.<p>B-12, BB-160. R.3. Die State I. This is a Mint State example of the "No Berries" reverse Dollar. This reverse was mated to four different obverse dies, and was "re-married" once. It was first used on the 1799 B-16, BB-158. The reverse die was then lapped, resulting in the two upper berries becoming smaller, then it was mated with the famous 1799 8x5 star obverse. It was then "re-married" with the first obverse die to strike more examples of the 1799 B-16, BB-158 (which may explain why the 1799 B-16, BB-158 is a relatively common variety). Next, the reverse die was used to create this coin, the B-12, BB-160 die marriage. By this time, the berries had been lapped from the die. After striking this die pairing, the reverse die was used to strike the other "No Berries" reverse Dollar, the 1799 B-11, BB-161. A specimen of the 1799 B-11, BB-161 is offered elsewhere in this sale in XF45 PCGS. Three of the four uses of this reverse die are offered in this sale for those who would like to compare the different die states. This Mint State specimen was struck from the rare "Perfect State" of the dies. When the Bowers book was published in 1993 it was noted that only one specimen of this die state had been seen. This cataloger had viewed only one specimen until seeing this piece, a VF30 PCGS coin seen in May 1996. This specimen has nice surfaces, especially on the reverse, and even medium gray toning over most of the coin. There is some darker toning in the obverse peripheries, giving Liberty's portrait a slight "cameo" effect.From the Michael Hering 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.