1797 $1 9x7 Stars, Large Letters, B-1, BB-73, R.3, VF35 NGC. CAC....

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1797 B-1, BB-73 Silver Dollar, VF35
9x7 Stars, Large Letters

1797 $1 9x7 Stars, Large Letters, B-1, BB-73, R.3, VF35 NGC. CAC. Bowers Die State V, or perhaps earlier. Lovely violet-gray and gold surfaces show lighter silver on the worn design high-points of this pleasing Choice VF example that is ideal for a type, date, or major variety collection. Scattered surface marks are consistent with the grade. The 2024 Guide Book of United States Coins lists separate entries for each of the three known 1797 varieties. Dr. Stark shares details about the purchase of this specimen:

"Purchased from a local dealer (Aaron's Coins) graded as EF-40 in March 1982. As I already had a copy (see above) its purchase was both not wanting to turn Aaron down after asking him to seek early dollars for me and my inability to pass on an attractive early dollar. A few weeks later he asked me to sell the coin back to him as he had another customer. I declined to sell; a profit notwithstanding. Not parting with an early dollar, even after a superior example has been acquired, is still a failing; I have yet to part with any."