Lot 1796
1795 Flowing Hair Dollar. 3 leaves beneath each wing. PCGS graded VF-25. Nicely toned in spite of some active adjustment marks on the face and into the hair of Liberty. The toning ranges from russet to purplish gray with steel iridescence in areas. Notice the sharp lettering and stars in the photographs as well as the above average rims. We note only a single minor rim bruise below the date on the obverse.
In 1794, the mint did not have a coining press powerful enough to strike Dollar-size coins, the largest being used for Large Cents and Half Dollars. Therefore, this Half Dollar press was employed to strike the first American Silver Dollars. It was soon revealed that it could not fully strike the design on the left side of the coin. By 1795, which new equipment was installed that could handle these large piece, the sharpness and consistency of strike improved markedly over 1794, as witnessed by this handsome 1795 3-leaves example (PCGS # 6852) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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