1802/1 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-235, B-9. Rarity-5. Wide Date. VF-30 (PCGS).An otherwise brilliant example enhanced with splashes of iridescent reddish-gold and sea green peripheral toning that is more extensive on the obverse. Boldly defined over all major design elements, this mid grade early dollar holds considerable appeal for astute early dollar variety collectors. The rarest die marriage of the 1802/1 Draped Bust dollar, BB-235 has an extant population of just 50 to 90 coins in all grades (per Q. David Bowers, 2013). BB Die State III.From the Boston Old City Hall Collection. Earlier ex (Stacks) Gilbert Steinberg and Herman Halpern Collections sale, May 1992, lot 2258. Lot tag included.
