Lot 590
1795 B-1, BB-21. Rarity 2 2 Leaves. PCGS graded EF-40. The 1795 Flowing hair dollar, BB-21, is one of the more interesting dies with the obverse showing five prominent curls, plus a thin faint additional curl below the third curl from the top. Innermost point of star 1 just touches lowest curl. The curl continues upward to half close the loop. Head high and closer to LIBERTY than on most other obverses. The date is wide, with more space between 1 and 7 than other figures. The 7 in the date was repunched over an erroneous 1, prompting some to catalogue the variety as 1795 over 1195.
A lock-solid Extremely Fine with strong primary detail and nicely toned accents around devices on both sides. More than adequately struck for the date which varies depending on depth punching of the Liberty head into the die; indeed almost 100% detailed given the small amount of circulation wear, since this issue rarely is. Certainly a coin that gets a nod of approval where fullness of design is concerned. The rims are choice on both sides; surface features smooth. Pop 2; 5 finer, 2 in 45, 1 in 53, 1 in 55, 1 in 58. Only 8 examples graded for the variety at PCGS (PCGS # 39986) .
Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000.
Ex: Hesselgesser Collection.
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