Lot 1176
1795 B-4, BB-14 Rarity 3. NGC graded VF-25. Nicely toned. 2 Leaves. Attractive light to medium gray surfaces whose absence of circulation marks gives this coin the advantage over others in the same numerical grade. Full details on devices, legends and rim dentils on both sides. This die marriage, sometimes called the Hidden Star variety, has the unusual placement of star 15 beneath the tip of Liberty's bust. Also, BB-14 represents one of several varieties with the two-leaves reverse and the Head of '94 obverse. On the obverse, Liberty's lowest curl is open and is distant from star one. Star 15 is completely beneath the end of Liberty's bust. The reverse displays 17 berries on the wreath, nine on the left branch and eight on the right, with three berries beneath the eagle's wing on the left and three berries beneath the wing on the right.
Estimated Value $4,200 - 4,400.
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| Realized $4,025 |
