2002 February Long Beach Signature Sale - Session 3

1799 S$1 VF25 NGC. B-8, BB-165, R.3. Die State I. The obverse and reverse of this 1799 Dollar are toned in shades of medium to darker gray on the obv

1799 S$1--Tooled, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. B-5, BB-157, R.2. The obverse has been harshly cleaned, and has an unnaturally bright appearan

1799 S$1 VF30 PCGS. B-11, BB-161, R.3. Die State II. This is an very nice example for the grade. Both the obverse and reverse are toned in attractive

1799 S$1 VF30 NGC. B-9, BB-166, R.1. Die State II. This is one of the most common die varieties for 1799; however, it was struck from a scarce state

1799 S$1 VF35 ICG. B-8, BB-165, R.2. Peripheral gray-brown luster frames the lavender centers. Softly struck in the centers, with several of the reve

1799 S$1 VF35 ANACS. B-5, BB-157, R.2. Die State I. This is the second use of this obverse die that was used in striking six different die marriages!

1799 S$1 XF40 ANACS. Stars 8x5. B-23, BB-159. Deep gunmetal and iridescent toning over both sides. Not a particularly scarce die pairing, but signifi

1799 S$1 XF40 ANACS. B-16, BB-158, R.2. Rich lavender patina with a lighter color in places where luster remains. Sharply detailed for the type and g

1799 S$1 XF45 ANACS. B-8, BB-165. R-3. Die State I. This example of 1799 B-8, BB-165 is struck from an early state of the dies. As a result, the reve

1799 S$1 XF45 ICG. B-10, BB-163, R.2. Die State II. This example of 1799 B-10, BB-163 is struck from an intermediate state of the dies, Bowers Die St

1799 S$1 XF45 ICG. B-11, BB-161, R.3. Die State III. This die variety can be identified quickly by studying the reverse first. There are no berries,

1799 S$1 XF45 ICG. B-10, BB-163, R.2. Intermediate Die State II-III. This is the fifth use of this obverse die, which was used to strike six differen

1799 S$1 XF45 NGC. B-18, BB-154. Steel-gray toning envelops the satin textured surfaces of this well centered example. Some striking incompleteness i

1799 S$1 MS61 NGC. B-9, BB-166. Approximately 1,000-1,800 examples of B-9 are believed extant, a total that makes this die variety the most common 179

1799/8 S$1 15 Stars Reverse--Scratched--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. B-1, BB-142. Medium pearl-gray color deepens to charcoal in the protected areas.

1799/8 S$1 15 Stars Reverse XF40 NGC. B-3, BB-1, R.2. Blushes of occasional olive-brown patina visit the steel-gray surfaces. Traces of the original

1799/8 S$1 13 Stars Reverse VF20 ANACS. B-2, BB-143, R.4. Die State I. A popular 1799/8 Dollar, this example is toned a medium to darker gray and blu

1799/8 S$1 13 Stars Reverse AU53 PCGS. B-1, BB-142, R.4. Die State II. This is the popular 1799/8 overdate, with the last 9 in the date struck over wh

1800 S$1 XF40 NGC. B-17, BB-196, R.1. Intermediate Die State II-III. This is a nice, lustrous example of the "12 Arrows" 1800 Dollar, ano...

1800 S$1 XF40 NGC. B-10, BB190. R-3. Die State III. This is the scarce "Very Wide Date, Low 8" variety, which is listed in the Guidebook ...

1800 S$1 XF40 ANACS. B-13, BB193, R.4. Die State II. Originally M. H. Bolender listed this as his B-18 die marriage, not realizing that it was only a

1800 S$1--Cleaned, Scratched--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. B-8, BB-188. A scarcer variety that can be identified by a die "dot" within th...

1800 S$1 XF45 NGC. B-16, BB-187, R.2. Die State IV. This is Bolender's "Close Date" variety. On this obverse die the 8 in the date is...

1800 S$1 AMERICAI--Cleaned--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. B-19, BB-192. Light gray overall, with a cluster of light scratches noted in the field behi

1800 S$1 AMERICAI XF40 ANACS. B-11, BB-191, R.5. Die State II. Milferd H. Bolender originally called this rare die variety a Rarity-7 when his book o

1801 S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. B-3, BB-213. Both sides of this scarcer date have since acquired pleasing coppery-gold accents. I

1801 S$1 VF35 ANACS. B-1, BB-211, R.3. Die State I. This obverse die was used to strike three different die marriages dated 1801. The 1801 B-1, BB-21

1801 S$1 XF40 NGC. B-2, BB-212, R.2. A pleasing, original Bust Dollar with lilac-gray patina and problem-free surfaces. Some of the original mint lus

1802 S$1 Narrow Date--Plugged--ANACS. XF Details, Net VG8. B-6, BB-241, R.1. Plugged and re-engraved at 6 o'clock on the obverse, with the 8 in ...

1802 S$1 Narrow Date VF20 PCGS. B-6, BB-241, R.1. Die State III. This specimen is struck from a later state of the dies than the XF40 ANACS specimen

1802 S$1 VF35 ANACS. B-6, BB-241, R.1. An attractive slate-gray example with only modest wear for the grade. Much of the original mint luster persist

1802 S$1 Narrow Date--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. B-6, BB-241, R.1. The dark purple-brown color has an uncanny similarity to that

1802 S$1 Narrow Date XF40 ANACS. B-6, BB-241, R.1. Die State I. Although marked "Narrow Date" on the ANACS holder, this die variety was c...

1802 S$1 Close Date XF40 NGC. B-6, BB-241, R.4.The lavender-brown surfaces betray iridescent golden-brown colors when rotated under a light. An origi

1802/1 S$1 Narrow Date XF45 ANACS. B-4, BB-232. Die State II. The underdigit is quite prominent and close examination leads us to believe that no effo

1802/1 S$1 Wide Date--Tooled, Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net F12. B-3, BB-234, High R.2. Tooled on the upper horizontal stripes of the shield. The r

1802/1 S$1 Wide Date--Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. B-3, BB-234. Although medium-gray in color, there are signs cleaning on the o

1802/1 S$1 Wide Date--Tooled, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net Fine 12. B-2, BB-233, R.4. The reverse field has been tooled below each of the wings, a

1803 S$1 Small 3 VG10 ANACS. B-5, BB-252. Light to medium gray surfaces with deeper charcoal accents about the obverse border. Two modest rim bumps a

1803 S$1 Small 3 VF25 NGC. B-5, BB-252, R.3. Die State I. Toned medium gray on both sides, the obverse has several heavy adjustment marks through the

1803 S$1 Small 3 VF35 PCGS. B-5, BB-252, R.3. Die State I. The Dollars dated 1803 come in two major types, the "Small 3" and the "La...

1803 S$1 Small 3 XF40 NGC. B-5, BB-252, R.2. The purple-brown patina is dark in the fields, but lighter where worn on the devices. Both sides have a f

1803 S$1 Large 3 Fine 12 NGC. B-3, BB-256, R.2. The rich milky-lavender patina is framed by peripheral golden-brown and aqua-blue color. Despite the

1803 S$1 Large 3 VF20 PCGS. B-6, BB-255, R.1. The patina is a dark lavender-gray, with lighter color where luster remains. This Bust Dollar has the s

1836 PS$1 Name on Base, Judd-60 Original, Pollock-65, R.2-3--Damaged--ANACS. XF Details, Net PR30. Die Alignment I. There are a few shallow scratches

1840 S$1 AU50 ANACS. Mostly brilliant with far fewer contact marks than one normally associates with these large silver issues. The 1840 enjoys added

1846 S$1--Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Basically untoned with average or better sharpness for the issue and mild reflective qualiti

1846 S$1 AU53 PCGS. The rich lavender patina is interrupted by green-gold color where luster is present. The reverse is especially sharp, while the o

1846-O S$1 XF40 ANACS. The lavender-gray surfaces turn green, gold, and blue colors when rotated under a light. Remnants of luster outline the stars

1846-O S$1--Corroded--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. The dark lavender-gray patina has occasional patches of lighter color. The reverse has hints of fu