Lot 4001
1795 Flowing Hair Dollar B-1, BB-21. PCGS graded AU-53. Well struck with lovely natural toning on both sides. A superior freshness seems to wrap this attractive coin in its warm embrace. Bold originality is emitted from undisturbed original surfaces whose natural light to medium gray tone sets an example for all others of its class. When it comes to the important detail in the devices, putting the results in a few words we can say it was struck with systematic exactness throughout. This variety (Bolender's #1, Bowers-Borckhardt #21) is always high on the list of desirable collector varieties because the dies that struck it had their designs deeply impressed into them. The coins resulting from the strikes are almost always sharp. Very sharp, in fact, and far more so than, say, a higher-relief BB-27. Notice in the photographs how much hair can be seen on Liberty's forehead, temple, and back of the temple, and swirling in waves down the lower back of her neck. This is marvelous to behold, and unusual to describe for readers. The same bold features carry over to the reverse, where the eagle's wings show extensive (though not 100% complete) feather detail, and the wreath and supporting legends show bold design. The surface is outstanding as well. The rims couldn't be better. There are no spots. There are no digs or other unsightly abrasions. Indeed, this coin stands as an exemplar of the Type. A coin for the connoisseur! Pop 1; 2 finer for the variety, 1 in 55, 1 in 58 (PCGS # 39986) .
Estimated Value $20,000 - 23,000.
Ex: Dr. Hesselgesser Collection.
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