Q. David Bowers
1798 [BB-123] B-8d. Probably the last stage of the dies, although the stars are a little sharper than on the 8c. The reverse die, however, is really badly shattered. There must be 15 different die breaks along with all the weaknesses previously mentioned. VG to Fine. $210.00.
1798 [BB-124] 13-25. Close Date. "Whisker" on chin. The reverse from the B-24 die with a lighter break from the stem end. Fine. $260.00.
1798 [BB-124] B-25a. With the breaks lightly in evidence on the obverse. The reverse has the flaws in the stars. VF, with a dig on the cheek. Rarity-5. $280.00.
1798 [BB-124] B-25b. The obverse breaks are clear as on the plate. VG, with a planchet flaw on the edge at 5:00. $180.00.
1798 [BB-125] B-24. A quick check point to differentiate a B-24 from B-14 is a group of die flaws adjacent to the 8 (not mentioned by Bolender). Fine, small reverse edge dent. $290.00.
1798 [BB-125] B-24a. As above, but with the die cracks as mentioned by Bolender. VF, the upper right stars on the reverse weak. $350.00.
1798 [BB-125] B-24b. As above, but the die flaws and marks are a trifle more extended. The stars are weak like the 24A. VF. $350.00.
1799/8 [BB-141] B-3. The overdate with the 15 star reverse. The extra two stars are buried in the clouds. A lovely EF, pale russet toning. Rarity-5. $425.00.
1799/8 [BB-142] B-L The overdate. The die cracks at "RI" and above "T" and a few other minor cracks. VF, with two shiny spots in the obverse field. $260.00.
1799/8 [BB-142] 13-1a. Same obverse as the preceding. The reverse cracks have now virtually enveloped most of the letters and clouds. VF, with some lustre. Very rare die state. $280.00.
1799/8 [BB-143] B-2. An overdate. This, like the preceding coins has the 13 star reverse. VG. $260.00.
1799 [BB-151] B-13. From the obverse die of B-4. Reverse die flaws in and around "E" of STATES. Fully EF, but marred by a large. number of tiny nicks obverse and reverse. Rarity-6. $310.00.
1799 [BB-152] B-15. Irregular date. The B-24 reverse of 1798. A very rare coin and much underrated. Fine. $280.00.
1799 [BB-152] B-15a .. Same as above, but with many more die cracks obverse and reverse. A choice VF, with delicate russet toning. $310.00.
1799 [BB-153] B-4. The irregular date obverse. The reverse with 15 stars (the same die as used on B-3). VF. $380.00.
1799 [BB-154] B-18. Diagnostic because of the noticeable break between "ED" of UNITED. Strictly VF, with iridescent toning. Rarity-G. $420.00.
1799 [BB-155] B.19. The obverse of B-18 with the crack through the date as described, as well as the other cracks. The reverse is B-2 (the overdate reverse). About Unc., with considerable mint lustre and light toning. Rarity-5. $650.00.
1799 [BB-156] B-7. This obverse die lasted longer than any other, it was used in six different combinations. Very nearly EF, the reverse is slightly prooflike. $425.00.
1799 [BB-156] B-7a. As above, but with the breaks as mentioned by Bolender. EF. $425.00.
1799 [BB-156] B-7b. As above, but the reverse a myriad of breaks. The central portion starting to "mound." VF, steel and iridescent. $280.00.
1799 [BB-157] B-5. Slight "pocket" under the throat, light "waves" above the date. Fully EF or slightly better. The obverse with considerable frost, thereverse wholly prooflike. $600.00.
1799 [BB-157] B-5a. The obverse cracks not visible, but the reverse crack is evident. VG, a few old scratches above the head. $230.00.
1799 [BB-157] B-5b. The obverse crack still not visible but the reverse has many cracks through all of the letters which are bifurcated. A nice VF with russet toning. $320.00.
1799 [BB-158] B-16. Perfect Dies, and as such really rarer than the broken dies which lasted quite some time as can be seen by the next five lots. EF, frosty. $450.00.
1799 [BB-158] B-16a-1. As above, but the obverse is starting to mound and a few breaks are now apparent. VF and choice but for an edge nick or two. $290.00.
1799 [BB-158] B-16a. "Waves" above the date. The single break through the "0" of "OF" clearly in evidence. VF, with considerable lustre. $325.00.
1799 [BB-158] B-16b-1. The swellings and breaks apparent but partially worn down. "ER" is partially gone. Single break through "0" of "OF." VG, steel toning. $270.00.
1799 [BB-158] B-16b. The obverse now with a profusion of breaks, mounds, and swelling, and injury at "BER" (not mentioned by Bolender) just starting. Two breaks through "0" and "OF." EF and a nice study specimen. $420.00.
1799 [BB-158] B-16c. A mass of breaks like the 16B, but now the "BER" is almost sunken completely. EF and choice but for a dig near the first star. $420.00.
1799 [BB-159] B-23. Stars 8x5. Struck from perfect dies. The reverse is the B-16 die. Fine to VF. $320.00.
1799 [BB-159] B-23a. Stars 8x5. A bulge of stars 4 through 7."Waves" under the bust and a few thin die flaws at LIBERTY and the stars. VF and choice. $350.00.
1799 [BB-159] B-23b. Stars 8x5. The bulge at the upper stars is quite prominent and there is an arc-like crack with a huge bulge from the first star across the neck to the rim, just below the last star. Fine to VF. $260.00.
1799 [BB-160] B-12. The light cracks under the date are just barely visible. The "No Berries" reverse. EF, light planchet defect on neck. $310.00.
1799 [BB-160] B-12. Another, but the cracks are much more obvious. VF, steel and iridescent. $340.00.
1799 [BB-160] B-12a. The dies of B-12 with the additional breaks as described. VF, but faintly pin scratched in the obverse field is "l821" behind the bust and 'JAN 7, l841" in front. $200.00.
1799 [BB-160] B-12b. As described by Bolender with some swelling at the last three stars. Some of the cracks are not distinguishable completely because of wear. Fine to VF, faint pin scratch outlines the profile. $240.00.