1796 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. BB-61, B-4. Rarity-3. Small Date, Large Letters. EF-45 (PCGS). The obverse of this boldly and attractively toned silver dollar is splashed with iridescent steel-olive and reddish-gold toning over a base of pearl gray. The reverse is predominantly pearl gray with iridescent reddish-olive highlights confined to the protected areas around the peripheral lettering. Both sides retain ample sharpness of detail. Nicely lustrous and largely free of singularly distracting marks. (Minor planchet flaws at Libertys forehead on the obverse and the letter E in AMERICA on the reverse are as made.) BB Die State I.<p>In addition to its popularity with variety enthusiasts, the BB-61 dollar enjoys strong demand from type collectors seeking a single coin to represent the brief Draped Bust, Small Eagle design of 1795 to 1798. In fact, Bowers opines that "EF coins...make a nice type coin." Whether ones interest is type collecting or in early dollars specifically, this handsome piece is sure to please.
