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The Draped Bust, Small Eagle die combination, struck in the final year of its production, is believed to have been minted on April 1, 1798, with delivery on April 4, according to Harry E. Salyards (2022). The BB-82 attribution distinguishes the scarce Small Eagle, 13 Stars on Obverse Guide Book variety, with only an estimated 200 to 450 examples surviving across all grades. Typically seen in EF-40 or lower preservation, the PCGS Population Report records just 30 grading events at EF-45 for this variety, with only 27 graded finer, including a mere two in Mint State, making this a rare and coveted transitional issue in the early dollar series.
This Choice EF example showcases a warm pewter gray appearance, with subtle golden-olive toning visible upon close inspection. While the high points of the eagle exhibit a slightly soft strike, the surfaces remain well-defined for the grade and are pleasingly smooth when viewed in hand. Classified as BB Die State III and Salyards Die State III, this coin represents a desirable and challenging piece for collectors of early American numismatics.
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