1796 Dollar FS @ Stack's Bowers

[Elbesaar]

 

I have consigned a 1796 Dollar with Stack's Bowers

for their Baltimore sale this November.

 

Although I loved the coin, it was an impulse purchase

and just doesn't fit into my collecting scheme.

 

The coin is in a newer PCGS 45 Edge View Holder and is

a B4, BB 61 and is an R 3. Die State 1 - with Small Date

and Large Letters.

 

The coin happens to be one of the better struck 1796's

I have seen and there are no adjustment marks. The

Obverse stars are fully brought up as are the Reverse

Eagle's feathers.

 

Here are recent images I had taken of this coin:

 

 

Here is the Link to the Auction itself:

 

http://stacksbowers.com/Auctions/AuctionLot.aspx?LotID=401534

 

Thanks for looking.

[AnkurJ]

Nice coin! Stacks images really make it appear washed out though.

[bartlesvilleok]

Nice coin! Stacks images really make it appear washed out though.

 

I was about to say the same and saw this so I will just agree.

 

[Elbesaar]

Thanks, yes, it really is a nice coin.

 

Lighting plays a major part in one's

perception of a coin. The images I

posted are from ( I believe ) Mark Goodman.

A friend had them taken for me prior to

consigning the coin to Stack's Bowers.

 

For what it's worth, the coin is being

auctioned off with No Reserve. I have

found that coins with reserves set too high

( and believe me, I was tempted ) scare

off potential bidders. I'll be following the

sale very closely, not to worry.

[Elbesaar]

 

 

Bump - TTT -

[Coindude]

That's an incredible coin there Mike.

[Elbesaar]

 

Thanks, Coindude.

 

It was always my desire to have a few

18th Century US coins in my collection.

However, they really are not in my main

collecting interests, ie: Barbers or SLQ's.

 

So, although it was great owning the coin,

I am sure the next owner will realize just

how truly special this coin really is.

 

[Elbesaar]

 

Sale is this week.

 

Thought I'd bump the thread...

[jimjum12]

.....such a beautiful, beautiful coin. What a choice item that conjures up vivid images of our great Nation in it's youth. I hope to someday own an 18th century example....though it will be no where near that state. GLWS......GOD BLESS...

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

[Elbesaar]

 

Thanks, Jim,

 

The auction is Thursday evening - and the bids are

arriving very slowly...

 

Its really a wonderful coin and deserves a place of

prominance in someone's collection.

 

Best of luck to all the potential bidders !!

 

 

[jimjum12]

Thanks, Jim,

 

The auction is Thursday evening - and the bids are

arriving very slowly...

 

Its really a wonderful coin and deserves a place of

prominance in someone's collection.

 

Best of luck to all the potential bidders !!

 

 

....like most auctions of quality material, it will probably go from 0 to 60 at the very end......GOD BLESS....

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

[grip]

I agree with Jimbo,the last seconds and all hell breaks loose.Nice coin and good luck.