Lot 92. 1800 AMERICAI Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle Dollar PCGS AU58 B-11, BB-191 Ex. Friend

This intoxicating specimen swirls in vibrant pools of Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Rose – glazed with a layer of juicy fresh blueberries. The strike is well defined and the few stray very minor field marks are hidden beautifully beneath the rich skin. The thick overall lively colors are as exhilarating as a Van Gogh masterpiece! Tied for second FINEST KNOWN for this important RARE variety, the rarer of the two AMERICAI reverse marriages. The B-11, BB-191 is currently listed as a Rarity-4. Tied with the Cardinal Collection coin that was also graded PCGS AU58, but many agree that this coin is a nicer piece. This obverse die was used to strike BB-190, then lapped to remove clash marks; the reverse die was paired with another obverse to strike the more common BB-192 AMERICAI variety.