Lot 596
1795 B-5, BB-27. Rarity 1 3 Leaves. NGC graded AU-50. Attractively toned. This is a splendid silver gray specimen with a faint purplish zephyr-like veil of iridescence at the center. Well struck for the date, which (fortunately) is typical for this high relief variety. Liberty was punched deeply into the die at manufacture, resulting in excellent detail on high-end survivors. Certainly much better-looking than similar high-end examples of other, lesser-known varieties offered in recent years; we find it worthy of strong bidder attention.
The Flowing Hair type dollar's existence was brief as it was produced only in 1794 and 1795. No doubt a greater mintage would have transpired in the former year, except that a press of insufficient capacity was all that was available, and the coins could not strike up satisfactorily. Accordingly, mintage in quantity was postponed until proper equipment could be obtained. The Flowing Hair dollars of 1795 encompass many interesting die varieties. Pop 6; 21 finer. In a new 4 prong NGC holder.
Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000.
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