2002 February Long Beach Signature Sale - Session 3

1798 S$1 Large Eagle XF40 ANACS. B-30, B-116, High R.3. The fields have lilac-purple patina, with lighter color on the devices. The centers have typi

1798 S$1 Large Eagle XF45 PCGS. B-27, BB-113. This richly toned, tan-gray and cobalt-blue colored example offers considerable eye appeal for the Choi

1798 S$1 Large Eagle AU53 PCGS. B-6, BB-96. Sharply struck, the surfaces are free from any objectionable marks. Light gray patina with darker streaks

1798 S$1 Large Eagle AU55 PCGS. B-13, BB-108. The die flaw between the tip of the bust and star 13, as well as the die crack that joins the L in LIBER

1798 S$1 Large Eagle, 10 Arrows VF20 PCGS. B-13, BB-108, R.3. Die State II. This is the "Medium Wide Date" variety in both M. H. Bolender...

1799 S$1--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. B-14, BB-167, High R.2. The steel-gray centers yield to shadowy lavender color in the per

1799 S$1--Damaged--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. B-17, BB-164. Natural gunmetal and steel-blue surfaces don't give any immediate indication of p...

1799 S$1 VF20 NGC. B-21, BB-169, R.2. The lavender-gray patina is light in the centers and darkens at the margins. A pleasing example that does not h

1799 S$1 VF25 ANACS. B-12, BB-160, R.3. Intermediate Die State III-IV. This obverse die was only used once, to strike 1799 B-12, BB-160, and a close

1799 S$1 VF25 NGC. B-16, BB-158, R.2. Intermediate Die State II-III. Struck from an intermediate state of the dies, with "waves" showing ...

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