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1529
1801 B-2, BB-212, Rarity 3.
.
PCGS graded EF-45
. Pastel-
gold and dove-gray colors are seen over each side of this barely
patinated example. Uncommonly free from visible contact,
selected design recesses display traces of mint luster. A very
desirable, yet collectible Bust dollar. In recent years, intense col-
lecting activity has concentrated on silver dollars of 1794-1803,
with the low mintage 1801, 1802, and 1803 issues performing
even more spectacularly than the so-called common dates of
1798, 1799 and 1800. Prior to 1800, the intrinsic value of silver
dollars remained below face value, but as the price of silver
increased, coins began to be withdrawn from circulation and
were either melted or exported. Subsequently, mintages started
to decrease. Compared to the previous year's mintage of
220,920 pieces, only 54,454 dollars were dated 1801, with most
being struck in 1802 or later. In 1804, production ceased
entirely. (
PCGS # 6893
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,500 - 5,000
1803 L
ARGE
3, D
RAPED
B
UST
D
OLLAR
1530
1803. Large 3. B-6, BB-255, Rarity 2
.
PCGS graded
AU-50
. A common die pairing for this year. Traces of luster
remain in the protected areas of the obverse and reverse.
Each side presents an argent-gray appearance with gentle
patina seen on each side. Light wear shows on the upper-
most devices and the surfaces are highly appealing, as the
rims, fields and devices show no disturbances beyond the
lightest contact. Rare this well preserved and a top-notch
coin for the date or variety specialist.
Pop 21; 36 finer at
PCGS.
(
PCGS # 6901
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $5,500 - 6,000
