Lot 972
1795. 3 leaves. B-5, BB-27, Rarity 1. ICG graded VF-30. Evenly toned. With light silver gray finish throughout plus rims that ideally superior to most early Bust Dollars this year. Meaning that they are blemish-free and show the rim dentils throughout. A well-liked Red Book variety. The BB-27 variety is the one most collectors choose to represent the 3 Leaves Reverse variety.
The government figures, per the annual Mint report, stated that 203,033 silver dollars were coined in calendar year 1795. Based upon the number of 1795-dated dollars in the 1878 Economite hoard and the number certified today, Dave Bowers, in the definitive guide book of Bust Silver Dollars, co-authored with Mark Borckhardt, estimated that about 390,000 were struck bearing the 1795 date. "I believe that nearly 185,000 of these were struck in later years, through 1798.".
Estimated Value $4,500 - 4,800.
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