 1799 B.10a (R-3). Brilliant Uncirculated. The surfaces are exceptional for an early Dollar with minimal handling nicks or marks. A strong magnifier finds trace evidence of nicks, a couple before Liberty's face, others near her bust. There are clash marks in the upper left obverse field from the reverse arrows and above Liberty's head from the eagle's tail. Liberty's curls are boldly impressed, and show definition seldom seen on even the highest grade coins. Toned with medium violet and gray with golden accents in the fields. The surfaces are exceptionally clean, with scarcely any indication of handling. The strike is bold throughout, with strongly separated curls atop Liberty's head and all the breast feathers present on the eagle. The stars are sharp surrounding Liberty, except for the final one above her bust that complete definition. On the reverse even the tiny leaf veins are clear. The edge near Liberty's bust shows a minor edge nick, affecting only the denticles.
It would be difficult to find a finer example of this die pairing, and this is likely well up in the Condition Census for the variety, if not the Finest Known. Precious few Bust Dollars were saved in such a lofty grade from the time of issue, and finding any comparable example can take considerable searching. An impressive high grade example that boasts wonderful toning and clean surfaces. One for the specialist to put away and long enjoy.
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