1800 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-196, B-17. Rarity-1. 12 Arrows. EF-40 (NGC).Boldly struck with bright silvery-gray surfaces and gold to rose iridescence with a plainly visible die crack from star 6 to Libertys hair ribbon, indicative of the scarce latest die state known for this variety. This is the latest die state seen for this variety, with minor die cracks below the first star into Libertys hair, another from star six to her ribbon. Die clashing is seen above Libertys chest from the wing edge on the reverse. One other feature is used for easy identification of this variety, is the odd line extending off the post of the 1 to the left in the date. This feature is unique to this die, and was likely caused by an engravers slip with a graving tool. A nice collector coin in the most popular grade that combines value with quality.From our sale of the Highland Collection, February 2015, lot 2256.
