1798 B-12, BB-120 Pointed 9 Close Date Rarity 4. PCGS graded EF-45. Subset of PCGS # 40018. In a new secure plus holder. Condition Census. Pale russet to medium gray surfaces exhibit strong evidence of careful storage away from mishandling, thus it has a strong aesthetic pleasantness about its originality. It is easy to see this piece was delivered a insufficient blow by the dies which imparted an incomplete condition to the struck planchet. It pays to recall that Bust Dollars were struck by strong muscled workmen at the Mint propelling a large fulcrum striking bar on a hand-operated press. Long hot days on the job could sap anyoneís strength, even the Atlas-strong players who must have operated the Silver Dollar press at the time this was struck. In this instance, the coin received perhaps 10% less than a full blow by the dies. Terminal Die State.
Pop 1; 2 finer for the variety, 1 in 58, 1 in 64 (PCGS # 40037) .
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
The Dr. Hesselgesser Collection.
The Dr. Hesselgesser Collection of Bust Dollars
