1854-DERI Octagonal $1. BG-529A. Unique. Liberty Head. AU-50 (PCGS). In a collection replete with significant rarities, this coin stands out as the leading highlight in the Oregon Collection. It is the discovery coin, presently unique, for a new variety attributed as BG-529A. A product of maker M. Deriberpie, this variety pairs the reverse of BG-529 (two stars between GOLD and DERI) with an obverse that, while similar in design to those of BG-529 and several other M. Deriberpie octagonal dollars, differs in the placement of the stars relative to Libertys portrait. Most significantly, the stars at the bottom are closer to the base of Libertys portrait than those on the obverse of BG-529. This die does not appear to have been used in any other confirmed pairing in this series.<p>BG-529, which shares its reverse with BG-529A, was discovered by John Westal Rowe ("Jay Roe") in 1980 and, as of this writing, has an extant population of only three coins. The recently discovered BG-529A, offered here, is presently unique. This lovely discovery coin exhibits subtle powder blue and pale rose undertones to dominant deep honey-gold. Satiny surfaces are smooth with bold to sharp detail throughout the design. An exciting offering from the Oregon Collection, interested parties are urged to pursue this lot with vigor as this could be a once in a lifetime bidding opportunity. From the Oregon Collection.
