 1798 B.26 (R-5). Pointed 9 in the Date. 4 vertical shield lines in each stripe on the reverse. Brilliant Uncirculated with claims to the Choice category. A rich, ''virgin'' offering of balanced olive-gray is highlighted by compelling delicate gold, jade, and lilac-rose iridescent overtones. Other than the slightest trace of softness at the centers, the definition is quite sharp. In fact, Bust Dollars with this level of visual appeal are rarely encountered regardless of date or variety! With the condition census for this die variety being primarily composed of Extremely Fine examples, and there being no other Mint State specimens even rumored to exist, it is self-evident that the delightful coin offered here is certainly the finest known for the variety!
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