On the 189 the highest wave of the hair (HWH) is just about directly below the center of the R. It is slightly further right on yours. That does match S-188, but the T on both 188 and 189 has both feet. Your appears to be missing the right foot. And finally on both 188 and 189 there is a lot of space between the hair and the bottom of LIBERTY. On your coin LIBERTY is down much closer, especially between the right leg of the R and the hair. I also think the 9's are too close together on your coin. Almost right for 189 but definitely too close for 188.
I am 100% certain it is a 1799. I can clearly see the last "9". All the diagnostics tell me it is a S-189, B-3. I believe myself, PCGS and Heritage know what we're talking about.
I outlined the features in red and did an overlay. Matched up. I think and variations in the legend and date can be attributed to the smashing of the letters from circulation.
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