1800 $1 Draped Bust Silver Dollar PCGS AU-55 BB-192 AMERICAI

1800 Draped Bust Silver Dollar, AMERICAI variety. BB-192, B-19. This 1800 Draped Bust Silver Dollar, graded AU-55 by PCGS, is a captivating specimen of the BB-192 with the coveted AMERICAI reverse. Its surfaces shimmer with abundant frosty luster, a testament to its remarkable preservation, while vibrant reddish-gold iridescence dances along the periphery, framing the coin in a fiery halo. Subtle pearl-gray and champagne-apricot hues dominate, their delicate interplay masking faint traces of glossiness from gentle numismatic handling in ages past. Remarkably, significant marks are scarce, with none detracting from the coin’s allure. The strike is razor-sharp and impeccably centered, showcasing the artistry of early American minting. Among the 1800 Dollar die marriages, BB-192 stands out as relatively plentiful in surviving examples, yet its AMERICAI reverse—born from an engraver’s errant scratch or misaligned final “A” resembling an “I”—elevates it to a prize for early dollar aficionados. This variety’s mystique ensures it vanishes swiftly from the open market, as collectors clamor for its historical charm. Most BB-192 coins languish in VF grades, rendering this Choice AU example a rare and illustrious treasure, a beacon of numismatic excellence. BB Die State I.

Provenance: From the Legacy Collection. Earlier from Heritage's Boston ANA Signature Auction of August 2010, lot 5124; Heritage's sale of the Presidential Collection, November 2012 Houston Signature Auction, lot 3799; Heritage's Chicago ANA Signature Auction of August 2015, lot 5320.

Product ID	555714
Year	1800
Mint Mark
Strike	MS
Grade	AU-55
Variety	AMERICAI
Precious Metal Weight	0.77344 ozt Silver
Grading Agency	PCGS
Specification properties	No
Serial	51867325
Status	Active
Designation	BB-192
Additional Info	-