Offered is a nice AU example of one of the most elusive and challenging die marriages of the 1800 Draped Bust dollar. Both sides are brilliant with a radiant silver gray appearance that includes much of the original finish. Predominantly satin in texture, we do note decided semi-reflective characteristics in the fields as the coin dips into a light. Softness of strike is minor for the type and generally confined to the eagles head and left wing on the reverse; otherwise the detail is bold within the context of the assigned grade. A shallow planchet clip at 10 oclock is as made and serves as a useful identifier. </p>One of the more easily recognized varieties of the date, BB-182 is attributable by repunching to the letter R in LIBERTY and the first letter T in STATES. Elusive in all grades, Q. David Bowers (2013) accounts for only 30 to 50 survivors and reports that both J.W. Haseltine and M.H. Bolender believed that the variety was unique. With no Mint State survivors confirmed, BB-182 is also a major condition rarity. The Bowers reference includes only two AUs among the "Notable Specimens;" the present AU-50 represents a newcomer to that listing. Of obvious importance to the early dollar variety enthusiast, this coin is sure to fetch a strong price on its way into a specialized collection.</p>,PCGS# 6887. NGC ID: 24X9.,,
