Lot 1177
1795 Flowing Hair Three Leaves B-5, BB-27 Rarity 1. PCGS graded VF-30. Attractive antique gun-metal blue toning turning to iridescence about the borders on both sides. A small planchet flaw as made by the thirteenth star. Smooth surfaces; choice rims. Desirable Red Book variety with 3 leaves under each wing.
BB-27 is noted for having Liberty's flowing hair in six curls, the 3rd and 4th close together; the 4th has a tiny curved "tail" extending downward, and visible on higher grade pieces. Lowest curl distant from star. A distinctive "bar" over 2 mm. long extends diagonally from close to top curl toward point of 5th star. Look for the "bar" near uppermost curl. Wide date, the 1 and 7 farthest apart.
"As is the case with the obverse die used to coin BB-21, BB-22, and BB-23," explains the Bowers encyclopedia, "the present obverse had the head of Miss Liberty deeply impressed into the die, causing it to be in slightly higher relief than other varieties of the year; because of this, the hair details wore away quickly as the coins circulated." (PCGS # 6852) .
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000.
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