1802/1 $1 Overdate BB-231 Draped Bust Dollar PCGS VF25

A desirable early U.S. silver dollar variety, this 1802/1 $1 Overdate (BB-231) Draped Bust Dollar certified PCGS VF25 offers collectors an exceptional opportunity to own a clearly attributed overdate from the first decade of the United States Mint. Struck at Philadelphia, this Close Date marriage is widely collected for its historic significance, bold diagnostic features, and enduring appeal within the Bust Dollar series. "Key features and collector appeal" Classic Draped Bust design of the early Federal era, representing one of America’s most iconic early silver dollar types 1802/1 overdate, created when a previously dated die was repunched with a new date, leaving visible evidence of the underlying “1” beneath the “2” for a sought-after minting anomaly B-1, BB-231 die marriage attribution, a respected reference designation used by specialists and essential for serious variety collecting Close Date configuration, a notable format detail that helps confirm the correct die marriage for this issue Certified grade: VF25, an attractive mid-grade level that typically retains strong design definition and clear, collectible surfaces Certification number: 47722648 "Eye appeal" Expect honest circulation character consistent with the grade, with natural silver tones that may show soft gray patina and subtle deeper accents in protected areas, enhancing the vintage look that collectors value in early U.S. coinage. "Historical significance" Draped Bust dollars are emblematic of the nation’s formative years, produced when the U.S. Mint was still refining its methods and output. The 1802/1 overdate is especially evocative of early Mint practices, when dies were reused and corrected by hand, leaving behind distinctive clues that now serve as prized identifiers for advanced collections. "Why it belongs in a collection" Ideal for collectors building an Overdate set, a Draped Bust Dollar type set, or a die marriage reference collection A compelling combination of rarity interest and accessibility in a solid collector grade A true early Federal silver dollar with strong variety credentials and enduring market demand