1802/1 $1 Overdate BB-232 Draped Bust Dollar PCGS AU58

Offered here is an exceptional 1802/1 Draped Bust Silver Dollar, the famous Overdate variety attributed as B-4, BB-232 (Close Date), struck at the Philadelphia Mint and certified PCGS AU58 (Cert #27942595). This is one of the most sought-after early U.S. dollar combinations, pairing a dramatic, easily collectible overdate with a respected Bolender/Bowers-Borckardt attribution prized by advanced Bust Dollar specialists. Key highlights Date and type: 1802/1 $1 Draped Bust Dollar, Overdate Variety attribution: B-4, BB-232, Close Date Mint: Philadelphia Grade: PCGS AU58 Certification: 27942595 Population context: 1 example in this grade, with only 3 graded higher Historical significance The 1802/1 overdate was created when a previously punched “1801” die was repunched with a “2,” leaving clear evidence of the earlier digit beneath. Overdates like this are tangible minting artifacts from the early federal era, reflecting the practical die-saving measures of the period and offering collectors a direct link to the working methods of America’s first Mint. Condition and eye appeal Graded AU58, this coin presents with near-Mint State visual presence and the appealing “just-missed” character that many collectors favor for early dollars. Expect attractive, original silver-gray toning with warmer champagne and light golden highlights that accent the Draped Bust design and enhance contrast across the devices and fields. The close-date arrangement and overdate features add immediate visual intrigue, even to collectors new to early die varieties. Collector value BB-232 is a recognized, collected die marriage with enduring demand, and the Overdate makes it a standout within the Draped Bust Dollar series. With a population of just 1 at AU58 and only 3 graded higher, this is a genuinely scarce opportunity to acquire a high-end example of a major early dollar variety—ideal for a specialized Bust Dollar set, an overdate collection, or as a centerpiece type coin representing early U.S. silver.