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Dollars
M
INT
S
TATE
1802 D
RAPED
B
UST
D
OLLAR
Enlargement
916
1802. Narrow Date B-6, BB-241 Rarity 1
.
NGC graded MS-62
. Lovely light golden toning on both sides. The 1802 BB-241 dollar is the
one Heraldic Eagle dollar of 1798-1803 most often encountered, with many fine examples known, this attractive MS62 with its shimmering
luster among the better survivors. The variety is identified by the missing right foot of T in LIBERTY. This is the only 1802 Normal Date variety
with that feature.
A boldly defined coin like this, in lovely MS62 condition is the exception. We expect that all will agree it is an aesthetically attractive early dol-
lar with sharp details on the design elements on both sides. The surfaces seem to dance from side to side with boiling silvery color, and quite
lustrous beneath the lightly dappled toning. Both sides are equal in fresh appearance and extensive mint frostiness. In one way, the luster
sets the beauty. In another, the precision strike on every device of this coin completes the picture. The devices were struck with such force
and energy by the dies that all design elements show boldly, which is a marvel when one remembers that this is a Silver Dollar minted in
1802. Bold strikes are quite uncommon in this early period in U.S. Mint history. Struck at the celebrated First U.S. Mint (1792-1833).
Pop 2; 6 finer for the variety, 5 in 63, 1 in 65
.
Estimated Value ........................................................................................................................................................... $30,000 - 35,000
L
OVELY
1802 D
RAPED
B
UST
D
OLLAR
917
1802. Narrow Date B-6, BB-241 Rarity 1
.
PCGS
graded AU-53
. Frosty and mostly untoned. This attrac-
tive, well struck coin has a few light marks across the por-
trait an in the obverse field. Luster is present in most areas,
indicating a very short time spent in circulation. We see
frost around the stars and date, under LIBERTY and
around, within, and upon her profile. The reverse shows
even more frostiness, possibly because this side of the coin
has greater detail that protects the delicate field surface.
Probably a good many 1802 Bust Dollars are not nearly as
well struck as this handsome piece, with no suggestion or
even a whisper of weakness at the hair curls or scroll with E
PLURIBUS UNUM. Rims are outstanding as well. This vari-
ety noted for its late intermediate die state. The reverse
has a noticeable break along the inner dentils from D of
UNITED to A of STATES, with another starting above the
(O)F and continuing across the tops of AM to the rim.
Pop
27; 71 finer
. (
PCGS # 6895
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $8,000 - 8,500
