1798 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. Small Eagle. BB-81, B-2. Rarity-3. 15 Stars on Obverse. AU-50 (PCGS). Secure Holder.，This lovely example is just shy of Condition Census standing for the popular 1798 BB-81 die pairing. Both sides are richly and originally toned with iridescent golden-red undertones to dominant copper-gray patina. Boldly defined in all but a few isolated areas, the strike is expertly centered and generally well executed by early dollar standards. Smooth and inviting, this is an exceptionally well preserved example despite having seen light commercial use. Of all silver dollars of this era the BB-81 is a special favorite. This represents the last year that the Small Eagle reverse was used -- a workhorse die that saw its first service with the Draped Bust obverse years earlier in 1795. The 15 obverse stars are another unusual feature. Even if you are not a specialist in early dollars, you might consider owning this or, better yet, if you are building a type set this would be an ideal candidate to illustrate the scarce Draped Bust obverse, Small Eagle reverse.，PCGS# 6868. NGC ID: 24X5.，，
