Lot 5002
1795 B-11, BB-12 Flowing Hair 2 Leaves Rarity 7. PCGS graded EF-40 PQ. CAC Approved. Subset of PCGS # 6853. In a new secure plus holder. Condition Census. Attractive gun metal grey coloration highlighted with a trace of golden and magenta shades can be seen on both sides. This exceedingly rare piece was purchased out of an auction in Europe several years ago by Dr. Hesselgesser. Although the only die state recorded in the Bowers-Borckardt reference is State I with perfect dies, there are early and late impressions of this die marriage known. The early impressions, as the example offered here, show some delicate date repunching to the right of the 7 and above the 5. The final digit was first leaning sharply to the left, and was repositioned in a more appropriate upright format. The strike with full denticles is rarely seen and may be present only in this example. Most show weakness of strike at the right obverse and corresponding area on the reverse.
Bowers estimated between 20 and 35 examples of the variety survive, but today we recognize that the true rarity is much greater, with less than a dozen examples thought to survive. This pleasing piece still retains remnants of mint luster beneath medium gray patina. The surfaces are smooth and attractive. A famous variety of the 1795 Flowing Hair series. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 39979) .
Estimated Value $50,000-UP.
The Dr. Hesselgesser Collection.
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