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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
- You are looking at an 1803 Draped Bust dollar, can you guess the grade? But first.
Last time, we shared with you a toned 1924D Buffalo nickel.
Some commented on the weak strike. I think, having looked at the coin, that the toning gives off that vibe. Not saying the coin was super sharp- but the detail is hidden behind the dark color.
Ogir Coins said MS66*. I’d give it a start too, but NGC did not. They graded the coin straight MS66.
Carrol Leger Jr. also got it right.
This exactly tied for the finest certified by NGC with one other coin. And this example brought $6,600 at a recent auction.
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The 1803 draped bust dollar is the final legitimate silver dollar struck with the draped bust design. Of course, we all know about the famous King of American Coins- the 1804 dollar. That coin, though struck by the United States Mint, is a novadel- struck for inclusion in diplomatic proof sets in 1834. Others were produced later to satisfy collector interest.
The 1803 dollar, however, was struck in 1803… and 1804- intended for commerce and produced to the tune of 85,634 coins. The mint was ordered to halt production of the large sliver coin in the summer of 1803 by President Thomas Jefferson - who wanted to halt the wide-scale exportation of American silver coins. In 1804, nearly 20,000 1803 dated coins were struck- but that was it.
As a denomination the silver dollar was done and would not return until the late 1830s.
This coin is struck with the BB-255 die marriage. It features a large 3 which is situated slightly below the other digits. The stars on the right are typically connected by a thin die crack.
This example has dappled toning in the protected areas and a few minor imperfections. The strike is stronger on the right side of the coin- a fact that can be seen when one examines the stars and denticles.
The design on the reverse seems to be well struck up and the toning pattern continues. This is a relatively wholesome example of an American classic.
So what’s the grade?
The darkness makes it hard to see the luster. At first I thought it was AU, BUT after seeing the stars full and no luster break save the typical soft strikes. MS 61 pushing 62. Nice coin😮
Sir Charles, I don't double check any resource, photo grade, or data banks,ect. So, never seeing this type of dollar, until this video, I hope I'm not too far off, with MS-66. Having not a ideal version mental image in mind to compare. This was fun!
I like MS62.. it’s a weird coin though.. some of those flat spots on the face and shoulder are due to strike right?
I would guess the grade at about a AU-58. It's mainly because I'm leaning this way because it seems to be circulated and due to it's strike characteristics.
Mint State Details - Obverse Graffiti
I would call this coin AU 58 details since the color is questionable on the DB dollar..
Also I cannot tell if those are nicks behind the head or something else...
Pcgs - Ngc ( which are neither of my favorites) would take everything into consideration mentioned before giving this a straight grade AU!
Still, this is a VERY nice piece!
Tricky as usual. I don't think it's cleaned, too much subtle lustre remains. I see very slight wear on the obverse. Is this enough to put it in the non-MS category? I think so... AU-58
Continuing my incorrect streak!
AU55. Wear on the obverse.
ms60 as the fields show signs of heavy cleaning.....
Ms64
gonna say 64 as well
MS 62 with heavy die polishing.
Ms63
It's very difficult to see it because it's so dark. Maybe MS-63+
I have to go with AU 50.
MS61 cleaned
The coin looks to have some weight shaving done at the mint and otherwise has just the one ding and some cheek wear on the Obverse.
I say MS 64.
AU details, harshly cleaned/ED/wheel marks(?) from a common submitter.
VF35
MS62
AU58 😊
1803 $1 MS-61
Vf30
Ms-66
MS 63
MS61
MS-61
AU58
AU55
XF45
Vf 20
AU 53
Xf45
Im aure you clowns will give it an MS69, but it looks like AU details cleaned to me
There's so many noobs in here cheating by Googling..
You their leader?
AU58
AU55
AU 58
MS65
MS-63
AU58