1799 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-151, B-13. Rarity-5. Irregular Date, 13-Star Reverse. VF-20 (PCGS). OGH.Untoned apart from subtle golden highlights, this pleasing mid grade example retains faint traces of original luster in the protected areas around the devices. Nicely centered in strike with all but the highest elements of the design retaining suitably bold definition. A touch of glossiness to the texture is noted for accuracy, but the coin is very attractive for an early dollar that saw this extensive circulation. According to Q. David Bowers (<em>The Encyclopedia of United States Silver Dollars: 1794-1804</em>, 2013), BB-151 is the rarest die marriage of the 1799 silver dollar with only 40 to 75 coins extant in all grades. A find for the early dollar variety enthusiast. BB Die State II. The Irregular Date, 13-Star Reverse <em>Guide Book</em> variety is not noted on the old style PCGS insert.From the Boston Old City Hall Collection.
