1798 $1 BB-104 MS(PCGS#40021)

The Regency Auction 47

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

307

等级

MS62

价格

220,061

详细说明

FROM THE ERIC H. TEMPLETON COLLECTION Ex Eliasberg, as noted on the insert. Probably the FINEST KNOWN example of this Rarity-4 die marriage. The only other Mint State piece known is the Queller/Hesselgesser coin, graded MS61. Sharply struck from Die State IV, a VERY RARE state with a bold die break at the right side of E of STATES on the reverse. This is probably one of the last coins from this reverse die, as the cracks are more advanced than on the MS61 Queller-Hesselgesser coin which is listed as Die State V in Stephen Herrman's listing of examples. Essentially untoned and brightly lustrous with a strong satiny brilliance. Only at certain angles does the faintest touch of iridescent tan-pewter patina grace the reverse. Some widely scattered ticks and faint lines can be seen with the aid of a strong glass, none of which are significant or distracting. The eye appeal is especially bold, perfectly centered and devoid of any adjustment marks! What a FABULOUS Mint State beauty of an early dollar. A challenging issue with a SUPERB pedigree. Ex. Harlan P. Smith Collection, S.H. & H. Chapman, May 1906, lot 417 or 418 (not plated, but 417 describes the die crack through E and 418 is called Uncirculated); J.M. Clapp Collection; John H. Clapp; Clapp Estate, sold en bloc by Stack's in 1942 to Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr.; Eliasberg Collection, Part II, Bowers & Merena/Stack's, April 1997, lot 2183; Jim Matthews Collection; Goldberg's San Marino Collection Sale, Goldberg's, September 2002, lot 494; Heritage's 2006 FUN auction, January 2006, lot 3223; Pellegrini Collection, Heritage, January 2016, lot 5446 (as NGC MS62); our consignor. PCGS 3, NGC 1 (this coin). Last selling in a weaker market, this essentially CHOICE Mint State piece realized $30,550 in an NGC encapsulation. The last PCGS MS62 sold in May 2015 for $37,600. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $55,000. Needless to say, these are VERY RARE in fully CHOICE or finer grades, regardless of die marriage. What a great coin for the type collector, or advanced student of die varieties and die states! Regardless of collection focus, we know the Eliasberg pedigree will bring out the strongest of bidders! Good luck. Cert. Number 42633140 PCGS # 40021