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*Highlight Of Entire Auction* 1799 BB-162 R3 Draped Bust $1 Graded AU/BU Slider+ By USCG (fc)

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*Highlight Of Entire Auction* 1799 BB-162 R3 Draped Bust  $1 Graded AU/BU Slider+ By USCG (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1799 BB-162 R3 Rainbow Toned Draped Bust Dollar $1 Graded AU/BU Slider+ By USCG. This beauty displays vivid original toning to lustrous, exceptionally well preserved surfaces for the 1799 BB-162 dies. Smartly impressed within fully denticulated borders, both sides are sharply defined in all areas save for the centers, where softness of strike is concentrated. This pattern of strike is common for the variety, especially late die state examples such as that offered here -- BB Die State III -- diagnostics of which include significant die line by OF. Plenty of satin luster remains, and it shines forth powerfully through an overlay of stunning blue-gray, reddish-apricot and copper-rose patina. This is a scarcer, more conditionally challenging die marriage of the 1799 silver dollar, with Q. David Bowers accounting for only 275 to 500 survivors in the 2013 book The Encyclopedia of United States Silver Dollars: 1794-1804. The author also states, "VF and EF coins are seen with frequency, but higher grades are virtually non-existent." The Bowers listing of notable specimens for this variety includes only three Mint State coins, and one AU-58, and then a handful of lower grade pieces through EF-45. The present example is not included on that list, but it certainly qualifies as a Condition Census example of this challenging variety. A noteworthy find for the specialist, and sure to see spirited bidding at auction. Holding the Lone Spot at 4th Finest Known. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation