1799 B.14. This variety is most easily recognized by some light raised obverse die flaws in the upper right field between Liberty's nose and the eighth through tenth stars. The reverse likewise, exhibits some similar ''as struck'' die flaws beneath the 'AM' and 'RI' in AMERICA, the 'O' in OF, and the 'D' in UNITED. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. A rich blanket of satin-velvet lustre is bathed in balanced shades of olive-gold, emerald, and subtle rose on either side. There is an abundance of assertive detail in the obverse hair curls, stars, and drapery, as well as at the shield, scroll, clouds, and wing feathers on the reverse. The surface quality, furthermore, is truly exceptional for a coin of this type as only a scant number of inconspicuous marks can be detected under close scrutiny beneath the toning. An examination of auction records indicates that it is highly unlikely that more than a few fully Mint State examples of this die variety have managed to survive. We therefore, have no hesitation in stating that the lovely example offered here is easily within the condition census for the variety!
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