Q. David Bowers
1800 [BB-193] B-18c. Exceedingly rare as it is from the perfect state of the dies before the "spray" breaks started. It is the cataloguer's opinion that this coin is extremely rare. VF. $330.00.
1800 [BB-194] B-14. The popular "Dotted Date" variety. Quite a few die flaws in and around the first "0" of the date. The reverse with 12 arrows. VF. Rarity-3. $350.00.
1800 [BB-194] B-14a. As above, but with the die breaks as noted. In this state the cracks are quite light and there isn't a bulge at the date. Fine. $280.00.
1800 [BB-194] B-14b. In this state of the "Dotted Date" the die is bulged heavily and the reverse breaks are more pronounced. EF with lustre. $425.00.
1800 [BB-195] B-15. Another specimen of this popular variety. VF as above. Nice pale iridescent toning. $330.00.
1800 [BB-195] B-15. The 10-arrow reverse. A nice VF. Rarity-4. $350.00.
1800 [BB-196] B-17. With the "collar" along the neck. The 12-arrow reverse. Fine. $270.00.
1800 [BB-196] B-17a. As above. Fine. $280.00.
1800 [BB-196] B-17a. With the additional cracks as described by Bolender. A strong VF, with a small obverse edge dent. $360.00.
1801 [BB-211] B-1. Wide Date. Small dot next to center dot. Most of the letters are not bifurcated. VF, delicate toning. $350.00.
1801 [BB-211] B-1a. Dies as above. The letters are lightly but mostly bifurcated. VG. $270.00.
1801 [BB-211] B-1b. Letters not bifurcated, but there is now a break from the wing tip through "STA" through the clouds to first "A" of AMERICA. "Waves" through "ERICA." Fine, with some scratches across the obverse. $250.00.
1801 [BB-211] B-1c. As above, but LIBERTY partly bifurcated and the break similar to the above. About Unc., lustrous with pale steel toning. $675.00.
1801 [BB-211] B-1d. No bifurcation. With cracks as above and with an additional crack through "OF." Fine, some scratches in the field which someone has attempted to remove. Light toning. $180.00.
1801 [BB-212] B-2. Same obverse die as B-1 according to Bolender, but in this combination there is a distinct "Double Collar" along the front of the neck (like the 1800 [BB-196] B- 17) and the engraver's lines around the fillet as well as the ear. Neither the B-1 or B-3 has these features. The reverse with the break at "OF." VF, with a tiny nick in the obverse field. $290.00.
1801 [BB-212] B-2a. Similar to the above, but most of the letters are bifurcated. VF, mottled iridescent toning. $340.00.
1801 [BB-213] B-3. The obverse die of B-1. On the reverse all of the T's are lacking their right foot. Fine, light toning. $290.00.
1801 [BB-214] B-4. Another of this very rare variety. Only VG, but nice even wear, with a tiny reverse scratch. $240.00.
1801 [BB-214] B-4. Close Date. The obverse shows considerable signs of bulging and no doubt this die was short lived. EF, with some prooflike surface. Rarity-5. $450.00.
1801 [BB-214] B-4a. As above, but some of the letters are bifurcated. A strong Fine, with iridescent toning. $280.00.
1802/1 [BB-231] B-1. "Pocket" at throat and a light "collar" at neckline. Reverse "A." Fine to VF and choice. $280.00.
1802/1 [BB-232] B-4. Close Date. The one joins the curl. VF. Rarity-5. $350.00.
1802/1 [BB-232] B-4a. As above, but with a delicate die crack through the clouds to bases of "TA" of STATES. A strong Fine and rarer than the B-4. $280.00.
1802/1 [BB-233] B-2. Wide Date. Fine or very nearly so. $290.00.
1802/1 [BB-234] B-3. Wide Date. A strong VF, deep iridescent toning. $480.00.
1802/1 [BB-235] B-9. A new obverse with an evenly spaced date. With the die lump between the "B" and curl. Reverse "B." Mr. Bolender only saw one specimen in all of the years he spent compiling this book. Strictly VF. $350.00.
1802/1 [BB-235] B-9a. As above, but with the following die cracks: From the milling through the 02 into the field above the 8. Another into the bust and a third through the 12th star into the field. VF, small obverse edge dings. Both this and the B-9 are very important pieces and should bring substantial prices. The only other specimen known was in our Straus Sale. $360.00.
1802 [BB-241] B-6. Close Date. VF, with considerable lustre. $350.00.
1802 [BB-242] B-5. Wide evenly spaced date. Reverse "B." Fine, delicate steel and iridescent toning. Rarity-6. $280.00.
1802 [BB-242] B-5a. As above, but most of the letters are bifurcated. A strong Fine, bordering on VF. Deep iridescent toning. $280.00.
1803 [BB-251] B-1. Small Date. The die crack from rim through left side of "R" to hair is very clear. Reverse "B." VF, and Rarity-5. $350.00.
1803 [BB-252] B-5. Small Date. Very close date. Reverse "B." VF, even steel and iridescent toning. Rarity-5. $330.00.
1803 [BB-254] B-4. Small date. Fine, with a few small rim nicks. $340.00.
1803 [BB-255] B-6. Large Date. Reverse "A." Fine, a small scratch at the 11th star. $290.00.
1803 [BB-255] B-5a. As above, with the delicate crack connecting the stars at right. Strictly VF, with claims to EF. $400.00.
1803 [BB-256] B-3. Small Date. A strong Fine. Rarity-G. $330.00.
The Austin Collection, Bowers and Ruddy Galleries, May 31 and June 1, 1974, contained these early dollars. This collection was the property of a midwestern numismatist and had no relation to the holdings of well-known early dollar specialist K.P. Austin, of Salisbury, Maryland.
1794 [BB-1] EF with adjustment marks, particularly around the reverse border. There is some slight and normal weakness of striking on the left side, as always seen with this issue. $20,000.00.
1795 [BB-21] B-1. Flowing Hair type of '94. Reverse with two leaves under each wing. EF, some light adjustment marks seen under a glass. Well struck, well centered, sharp denticles. $1,400.00.
1795 [BB-25] B-5. Brilliant Unc., virtually flawless fields. Slight friction on the very highest points. $5,250.00.
1795 [BB-27] B-5. Flowing Hair. Three leaves under each wing. AU. '$3,100.00.
1795 [BB-27] B-5. Flowing Hair. Three leaves under the eagle's wing. VF, evidence of retooling in the obverse field. $400.00.
1795 [BB-51] B-14. Draped Bust, Small Eagle. VF. Bust not properly centered on obverse. Light adjustment and rim marks. $550.00.
1795 [BB-52] B-15. Draped Bust, Small Eagle. AU. $2,200.00.
1795 [BB-52] B-15. Draped Bust, Small Eagle. Unc., slight rubbing, prooflike fields. $3,500.00.
1795 [BB-52] B-15.Draped Bust, Small Eagle. VF, some light retooling in obverse field. $450.
1795 [BB-52] B-15. Draped Bust, Small Eagle. VF. $825.00.
1796 [BB-61] B-4. Small Date, large letters. EF·AU, sharp. Tiny pinpricks, very minor adjustment marks.$1,025.00.
1796 (BB-61] B-4. Small Date, large letters. Unc., with light friction on highest parts. $1,800.00.
1796 [BB-65] B-5. Large Date, small letters. 6 of date recut at top. Tiny die break or lump at I of AMERICA -. AU. $1,700.00.
1797 [BB-71] B-3a. Draped Bust, Stars 10 left and 6 right. Large letters. Choice BU. $10,000.00.