Lot 2836
1795 Flowing Hair Dollar. 2 leaves beneath each wing. . B-4, BB-14, Rarity 3. PCGS graded EF-40 CAC Verified. Nice old time blue and gold toning. A sleek and smooth highly presentable flowing hair dollar of this variety, one with a nice gradation of shades on both sides. The contact from the dies is virtually complete, as well, which is most important, the hair waves above Liberty's temple show separation. It pays to shop around, and that is what Dr. Hesselgesser must have done for years and years to be able to locate this, and his other pristine bust dollars. He's done all the work. Now it is up to the bidders to show their support by delivering a strong market price-realized on this attractive BB-14 example. No one has ever called bust dollar collectors a "sleepy association" for they are always on their toes, but this coin will clearly reawaken one and all to the realization that there is money to be made out of careful selection. Pop 1; 1 finer in AU55. (PCGS # 39981) .
Die attributes: So-called hidden star variety. Star 15 is "hidden " entirely under the bust, where Liberty cannot "see" even a part of it; the only 1795 obverse with this characteristic. Flowing hair in six curls; lowest curl ends faintly above two points of first star, and close to one point.
Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000.
The Dr. Hesselgesser Duplicate Bust Dollar Collection.
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