 1801 O.101 (R-3). Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. The entire coin is toned with attractive deep blue and russet over fiery lustre. The strike is average for the date, with several obverse stars lacking their centers, and a few stars on the reverse are shadowy traces above the eagle's head, an area opposite Liberty's bust. Liberty's curls are all well defined by the dies, and enhanced by lustre within the recesses. The eagle's wings and breast are sharp, as are the scroll and shield. Examination will discover scattered tiny patches of planchet roughness which appear in a vertical pattern on the obverse, and these were caused during the planchet drawing and rolling process.
On the reverse die there are several small die lumps and patches of die rust which appear as raised lumps and these are present on all coins struck from this die pairing. An extraordinary coin for the specialist, and certainly one of the top three or four known. If you demand eye appeal and attractive surfaces and toning, then here is one to avidly pursue.
Ex Richard Picker privately.
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