1795 $1 Draped Bust, Off-Center MS(PCGS#96858)

The Regency Auction 51

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

22

等级

AU58

价格

303,232

详细说明

FROM THE DALE FRIEND COLLECTION, PART I. There were two distinct obverse dies used to strike the first year of Draped Bust dollars, one with Liberty's bust askew, positioned slightly to the left of center, while the other had the bust properly centered on the die. Both are of similar rarity. The Off-Center bust is listed as B-14, BB-51 and is among the more available die marriage for the date in an absolute sense, but in this high grade they are scarce and are RARE in any Mint State grade. This borderline Mint State example is a very pleasing coin for the type or date collector. The surfaces have a nearly full luster with a bold, interesting chrome-like flash. Exceptionally sharp in strike, the devices are fully rendered and have just the lightest trace of friction that keeps it from a full Mint State designation. Antique silver and dove patina mixed with pale gold and soft lilac hues. A few old lines (including a few minor adjustment marks) and a thin scratch in the obverse field are noted for the sake of full disclosure, but they have little impact on the lovely eye appeal. PCGS 13, NGC 15. We cannot find this wonderful example in our search of the auction databases. The most recent example sold in September 2020 for $34,800 but the eye appeal of that coin was no where close to as reflective or brilliant as this one, and should bring closer to the $42,500 listed in the PCGS Price Guide. Not that any Mint State coin in a PCGS holder will cost close to six figures if not into the six figures. We expect this coin will bring a very strong bid when it crosses the block. Bid accordingly. Cert. Number 19124187 PCGS # 96858