Q. David Bowers
1799 [BB-161] B-11a. The obverse die WITH the "pocket" under the throat. The "No Berries" reverse with the break as described. Very rare. VF, mottled russet and steel toning. $300.00.
1799 [BB-161] B-11b. As above with some vestige of the "pocket." The "No Berries" reverse with the break. A strong Fine, bordering on VF. $310.00.
1799 [BB-162] B-6. A choice EF to AU, pale iridescent toning. Rarity-5. $550.00.
1799 [BB-162] B-6a. As above, but on the reverse there are quite a few die cracks and flaws. VF, with an edge cut on the reverse. $290.00.
1799 [BB-163] B-10. Same obverse die as B-5, the "pocket" removed. The various die cracks as described are in evidence. A choice VF. $350.00.
1799 [BB-163] B-10a. As above, with the additional breaks as described. VF, light iridescent toning. $340.00.
1799 [BB-163] B-10b. The obverse of B-10 with the cracks of B-10a (much heavier). VF, well struck, pale steel toning. $370.00.
1799 [BB-163] B-10c. The obverse of B-10 with a perfect reverse. About Unc., full frosty mint lustre. $625.00.
1799 [BB-163] B-10d. As above, LIBERTY is very noticeably bifurcated, and there is now two "apostrophes," one before and one after the "S." VG, with a small planchet defect on the edge next to the first star. $250.00.
1799 [BB-163] B-10d. The obverse and reverse are perfect. VG, and the rarest of the B-10 series. $240.00.
1799 [BB-164] B-17. From the B-5 obverse die without the "pocket." On the reverse the stem is very short. VG, a nice clean coin. $260.00.
1799 [BB-164] B-17a. As above, but with the cracks as described. Fully VF, with claims to a higher grade. $340.00.
1799 [BB-164] B-17b. As above, but with quite a few more die cracks, mostly on the reverse. About Unc. Struck on a glossy planchet which has a minor area of porosity on the obverse. $550.00.
1799 [BB-165] B-8. Liberty with open mouth. Reverse die flaws in and about the final "S" of STATES. A strong Fine. $280.00.
1799 [BB-165] B-8a. As above, but the delicate crack from "LIB" can be seen, the flaws now more extended on the reverse. About Unc. and frosty. $825.00.
1799 [BB-165] B-8b. As above, but with the additional breaks as mentioned by Bolender. The stars on the reverse somewhat weak due to "mounding." VF. $300.00.
1799 [BB-165] B-8c. The obverse similar to the SA, but the reverse is as badly shattered as the SB. Fine to VF. $340.00.
1799 [BB-166] B-9. From the perfect obverse die where the flaw from "I" to ribbon does not show, nor any cracks. The "apostrophe" is neat and clear. VF and choice. $370.00.
1799 [BB-166] B-9a. As above, with the die cracks and flaws as mentioned. Fine. $260.00.
1799 [BB-166] B-9b. As above, but the crack between the 9th and 10th stars now branches out over most of the right obverse. About Unc. or very nearly so. $575.00.
1799 [BB-166] B-9d. All of LIBERTY is bifurcated and the cracks are now just faintly more extended. A large dent behind the head and highly buffed. Deep steel toning. Fine to VF. $250.00.
1799 [BB-167] B-14. The obverse die flaws are obvious along with extra flaws not mentioned, including a noticeable one in the wreath. VF, sea green and iridescent toning. $300.00.
1799 [BB-167] B-14a. Struck from perfect dies displaying only the flaws, not any cracks. VF. $310.00.
1799 [BB-167] B-14b. Perfect obverse without flaws, the reverse like B-14. VF, but struck on a planchet which was slightly clipped (at the time of striking). $280.00.
1799 [BB-168] B-22. From the B-14 obverse die. A die crack from "E" of UNITED to the "M" of AMERICA bisects the coin. VC. Rare. $260.00.
1799 [B-168] B-22a. From the B-14 obverse die with a crack from the rim upwards between the 17 branching out between the hair and first star. VF, but weak because of the horizontalcrack on the reverse, which is now more prominent, $280.00.
1799 [BB-168] B-22b. Very similar to the 22a, but the cracks are just a shade more prominent, and there are a few tiny new cracks in the stars. Fine to VF. $250.00.
1799 [BB·169] B-21. All of the cracks and flaws as described are apparent. The reverse is B-14. Fine to VF. $300.00.
1800 [BB-181].B-1. The obverse with the various die flaws as mentioned in the earliest state. Fine and rare. From Merkin's Sept. 1968 sale. $260.00.
1800 [BB-181] B-1a. As above, but the die flaws are bold and now extend from the chin through the 11th star to edge. The "bar" at the first star is bold. EF, with considerablefrosty lustre. $450.00.
1800 [BB-182] B-2. Another specimen. From the wear standpoint.it is Fine, but there are some disfiguring dents on the obverse. Rare. $270.00.
1800 [BB-182] B-2. The "R" in LIBERTY and on the reverse the first "T'' in STATES are double cut. The reverse of B-1 with a break from the fourth feather to the first "A" in AMERICA to the rim, and another break branching out through OF. A nice VF, with a few minor reverse scratches. Rarity-7; $350.00.
1800 [BB-183] B-3. The obverse of B-2, with the double cut "R." According to Bolender, "Haseltine found but one, (Very Fair) and it was 1949 before I found my only specimen." This coin is Bolender's specimen and the reverse is illustrated in the plate section. EF, with mint lustre, some mottled iridescent toning. $575.00.
1800 [BB-183] B-3. Another specimen. To the best of our knowledge we have never handled a B-3 before. This second specimen which we are fortunate to offer, willnow make this a collectible variety. VF, iridescent toning. $340.00.
1800 [BB-184] B-12. From the B-2 obverse. The die flaw on the reverse is quite obvious. VF. $320.00.
1800 [B6-184] B-12a. As above, but the die buckled along with the cracks, partly obliterating the "0" of "OF." A nice VF. $320.00.