Lot 1511
1795. 3 leaves beneath each wing. BB-27. PCGS graded EF-40. Well struck on a lovely problem-free planchet. Beautiful antique toning with delicate golden highlights adds to this coin's desirability.
The hard to disagree with array of natural color supplements the smooth highlights and very choice fields on this 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar of the BB-27 variety (identifiable by a small raised die line behind the head, as made). Nicely struck, as well, with the design comparable to the best preserved specimens of this important date. The toning, as described, really completes the ensemble that has already begun with the sharp devices and problem-free surface.
Three leaves under each wing signify this as one of the foremost Red Book varieties. There are 13 berries, seven on the left branch, six on the right. Three leaves under each wing of eagle. Two berries under first T in STATES, one on inside and one on outside of wreath. With four leaves below first S of STATES (late state of die, also used to coin BB-25, later state, and BB-26; the state used to strike BB-25, early state, has only three leaves).
Note: All specimens of BB-25 (an earlier 3-leaf pairing of this die) and BB-27 examined by Bolender showed a fine die crack from end of left stem downward, in BB-27 extending to border. However, the crack does not appear on some specimens of BB-27, nor in BB-26 nor BB-26a, indicating BB-26 was struck earlier.
Reverse die used to strike 1795 BB-25 (two states; Die State I with three leaves and Die State Ill with four leaves under first S in STATES; presumably, one of the leaf recesses in the die was clogged, thus preventing one leaf from striking up), BB-26 (later state with four leaves under first S in STATES), and BB-27 (later state with four leaves under first S in STATES) (PCGS # 6) .
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
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