1800 $1 Draped Bust Silver Dollar PCGS AU-50 BB-191 AMERICAI CAC

Behold the 1800 Draped Bust Silver Dollar, a captivating AMERICAI variety, cataloged as B-11, BB-191, with a Rarity-4 designation and graded AU50 by PCGS, further distinguished by a coveted CAC endorsement (only 2 in this grade - 6 finer). This Bowers Die State II specimen—likely the sole die state, as the pre-relapped obverse may be a myth—radiates extraordinary eye appeal. Its medium gray surfaces are ablaze with vibrant orange and ethereal pale blue toning, weaving a mesmerizing tapestry of color that dances in the light. The strike is exquisitely sharp, with fine details crisply rendered, though faint diagonal adjustment marks grace Liberty’s hair, whispering of the mint’s ancient craft. Among the two AMERICAI varieties, BB-191 is the scarcer, with only an estimated 100 to 150 coins surviving the ravages of time. The AMERICAI reverse, born from an engraver’s errant flourish, transforms the final “A” into an enigmatic “I,” making this variety a numismatic siren call for early dollar enthusiasts. Ranked sixth in Bowers’ 2013 Notable Specimens, this coin stands as a paragon of rarity and beauty, its lustrous surfaces and vivid hues elevating it to a treasure of unparalleled allure in the annals of American coinage.
Provenance: Ex: Joel Cheek Collection (Stack's, 5/2002), lot 336; Cardinal Collection; Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection (Goldberg Auctions, 9/2011), lot 5113; Pre-Long Beach (Goldberg Auctions, 5/2012), lot 1306.

Product ID	555715
Year	1800
Mint Mark
Strike	MS
Grade	AU-50
Variety	AMERICAI
Precious Metal Weight	0.77344 ozt Silver
Grading Agency	PCGS
Specification properties	CAC
Serial	16298858
Status	Active
Designation	BB-191
Additional Info	-